Paying for College: Financial Aid

What else do I need to do if I have to take mandatory Financial Literacy Education?
Mandatory Financial Literacy Education?is assigned only?to students if they have not made Satisfactory Academic Progress. Students who have not made […]
When do I have to start repaying my student loans?
Most loans have a six-month grace period after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment before you must […]
What is loan rehabilitation?
Loan rehabilitation is one way to get out of default by setting up a payment plan with the collection agency […]
What is forbearance?
Forbearance is a temporary status granted by your student loan servicer that allows you to delay or reduce payments on […]
I have defaulted on my student loan. What can I do?
You have several options for getting your loan out of default. These options include the following: loan repayment loan rehabilitation […]
I decided I don’t want all these loans. How do I return some of the money?
You may return some or all of your Direct Student Loans to PCC. You have two options to return your […]
How much in loans can I take out?
You should borrow only?what you need. Students often borrow the maximum amount they are awarded and are later unable to […]
Where do I go to complete entrance counseling?
To complete Entrance Counseling: Log in to studentaid.gov Click the Log In button. Input your credentials. Click Entrance Counseling. Read […]
If I take two terms off from school, will I go into repayment?
Yes, you will be contacted by the lender to begin repayment. If you subsequently enroll in school, you can obtain […]
What is the difference between a subsidized and an unsubsidized loan?
A Subsidized Direct Loan is student loan where the federal government pays the interest while you are in school and […]