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Student Loan FAQs

master promissory note

"What is the听master promissory note?听"

The听听is a document stating that you agree to repay all loans taken out under this master promissory note.

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"Why do I need it?"

The MPN allows you to take out federal student loans. It also allows you to take out multiple loans under the same MPN for up to 10 years.

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"When do I fill it out?"
You fill it out once before applying for a student loan. It鈥檚 good for up to 10 years.

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鈥淲hat if I don鈥檛 have an FSA ID?鈥�
You are required to have an FSA ID to complete it electronically. To request a PIN visit the听.

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鈥淐an it be signed electronically?鈥�
Yes using your federal PIN.

direct stafford loans

鈥淲hat is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized?鈥�
Subsidized loans are based on need, and the students aren鈥檛 charged interest while in school, grace period, and deferment. Unsubsidized loans aren鈥檛 based on need, and the student is charged interest from the time the loan is received.

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鈥淗ow do I apply for a Stafford loan?鈥�
To apply for student loans, follow 麻豆映画传媒鈥檚 financial aid guide above to help you with the process.

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鈥淗ow will I get my loan money?鈥�
After the loan is awarded your participation is verified during the semester.听 Your loan money will then be disbursed in two payments. Your first payment will be disbursed shortly after you are verified and the second payment will follow 30 days after the first or the next semester of enrollment.

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鈥淲hat are the interest rates?鈥�
For direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans, the 2023/2024 interest rates are 5.50 percent for undergraduates. The amount is limited depending which year of study you are (freshmen, sophomore, etc.).

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鈥淗ow much can I borrow?鈥�
At 麻豆映画传媒, the maximum amount you can borrow is $57,500 as an independent student, with the maximum of $23,000 in a subsidized loan. As a dependent student, the amount you can borrow is $31,000 with the maximum of $23,000 in a subsidized loan. The amount is limited depending on which year of study you are (freshmen, sophomore, etc.)

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鈥淚 didn鈥檛 take out enough money to cover my expenses. Can I take out more?鈥�
Yes. You will need to fill out an听.

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鈥淲ho is my loan servicer?鈥�
To figure out who your loan servicer is, you need to go to听听and log in using your federal PIN. Once you get on there, click on which loan to check to your loan servicer.

repayment of loans

鈥淗ow do I repay my loan?鈥�
Contact your loan servicer to set up a payment plan, and make full on time payments for the duration.

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鈥淲hen do I begin repaying?鈥�
Repayments of loans begin six months after you exit schooling or drop below half time enrollment.

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鈥淲hat if I have trouble repaying?鈥�
The best thing to do if you have trouble repaying your loans is to contact your loan servicer. They can provide you with options to help you avoid default.

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鈥淲hat are the best debt management resources?鈥�
The college offers some online resources that can help with debt management. To view, visit: Debt Management Resources.