MBA Finances

Federal Loan Options

*** Federal Loan FAQ's ***

  1. How do I apply for a Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan?
  2. How do I apply for a Direct Grad PLUS Loan?
  3. What is the Haas School's FAFSA code?
  4. Other than the FAFSA, do I need to complete an application for Financial Aid at the Haas School?
  5. Do I have to apply for federal loans every year?
  6. Can I qualify for federal loans even if I had a high income last year?
  7. What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans?
  8. How much can I qualify for in federal loans?
  9. Is there a fee associated with taking out the loans?
  10. What is the current interest rate on the loans?
  11. Does interest accrue on my loans while I'm in school?
  12. Where's my Financial Aid Award Notice?
  13. How do I accept my loan offer?
  14. Can I cancel my loan if I change my mind?
  15. Can I decline the Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans and only take the Grad PLUS Loan?
  16. What does "adverse credit" mean?
  17. How can I check to see if I have adverse credit?
  18. Can the MPN I signed for my Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan be used for my Grad PLUS Loan?
  19. When will my loan funds be available?
  20. How do I receive my loan funds?
  21. How do I pay my CARS bill with my loans?
  22. My loans haven't been credited in CARS yet. Why?
  23. What happens to my loans if I drop a class?
  24. Do I have to enroll in a certain number of units in order to be eligible to receive federal loans?
  25. I have prior loans. Do I need to make payment on those loans while at the Haas School?
  26. When do I have to begin repaying my loan?
  27. How do I get an In-School Deferment?
  28. How often do I have to request an In-School Deferment?
  29. How soon do I begin making payments after my In-School Deferment ends?
  30. Who do I repay?
  31. How long do I have to repay my loan?
  32. How much will I have to repay and how often?
  33. What options do I have if I can't make a payment?
  34. Does interest accrue during a deferment or forbearance?
  35. How can I check the status of my loans?