Publications
Direct Loan publications offer information on the program for students, parents, and financial aid professionals. These publications are in Portable Document Format (PDF). To view a PDF file, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have it, you can download a free copy from Adobe.
The student publications (with exceptions noted below) are available in print to order. You can place an order online at www.fsapubs.gov, or you can call (800) 394-7084 or send an e-mail to Orders@FSAPubs.gov.
Publications for Students
Copies of these publications can be ordered by following the instructions above.
- ❏ Direct Loan Basics for Students PDF [Aug 2010, 1.6MB]
- This brochure covers Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans for students.
- ❏ Direct Loan Basics for Parents PDF [Aug 2010, 1.9MB] Spanish version PDF [Sep 2010, 537KB]
- This brochure covers Direct PLUS Loans for parents.
- ❏ Entrance Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers PDF [Dec 2010, 298KB]
- Schools can use this guide during on-campus counseling sessions or while working with individual students.
- ❏ Exit Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers PDF [Dec 2010, 401KB]
- Schools can use this guide during on-campus counseling sessions or while working with individual students.
Publications for Financial Aid Professionals
For information on ordering MPNs and related documents, go to the MPN page.
❏ Direct Loan School Guide [2008–2009]
- ❏ Quick Reference Guide for Direct Loan Schools [Apr 2010]
- This single page contains Web links, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses helpful for FAAs as well as students. It also gives the Direct Loan interest rates and origination fees.
Last updated January 4, 2012