Direct Student Loans Program

The William D. Ford Direct Student Loans (also called the Direct Loan Program) provides low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Education to students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student's College education. Following the passage of the Health Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, the Federal Direct Loan Program is the only government backed student loan program in the United States.

Whether you borrow through Direct Loans or not, you may still borrow private student loans from a lender of your choice to help cover education related expenses such as tutors, computers and software, books, and last-minute tuition hikes.

Just Graduated? Direct loan consolidation may be for you!

Direct loan consolidation is a fixed-rate refinancing program that combines all of your existing federal student loans into one master loan. Consolidation is a great way to manage your finances. It can provide immediate payment relief and long-term benefits. Learn more about what a consolidation loan can do for you.


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Direct Loan Program

Direct student loan programs

Students and parents should explore our site for helpful information about the Direct Stafford and Direct PLUS loan programs.

Private Student Loans

Private student loan programs

Find, compare and apply for a private student loan. Helpful tools allow you to compare major lenders and calculate your loan payments.

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Check out the FAFSA Help Guide eBook

It's FAFSA season again, and thanks to FAFSAOnline.com, we're providing students and families with a downloadable FAFSA Help Guide to the online form.


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