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What are my rights as
a Direct Loan Borrower?
You have a right to:
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written information about your loan obligation,
information on loan consolidation and refinancing, and
a list of your rights and responsibilities as a borrower. |
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a copy of your promissory note, and return
of the note when your loan is paid in full. |
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information, before you begin repayment,
on interest rates, fees you might be charged and how they are collected,
and the total balance owed on your loans. |
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a loan repayment schedule that lets you
know, before you begin repayment, when your first payment
is due, the number and frequency of payments, and the
amount of each payment. |
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an explanation of default and its consequences. |
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an explanation of the grace period, and
of federal interest benefits, if you qualify for those
benefits. |
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pre-pay your loan at any time without penalty. |
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a description of applicable deferment, forbearance
and discharge provisions. |
What are my responsibilities
as a Direct Loan Borrower?
You have a responsibility to:
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repay the loan according to the loan repayment
schedule even if you don't receive a bill or repayment
notice. |
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notify the Direct Loan Servicing Center
in advance if you will be late in making a payment. |
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notify the Direct Loan Servicing Center
of anything that affects your ability to repay, or your
eligibility for a deferment, forbearance or cancellation. |
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notify the College, if you are still enrolled,
or the Direct Loan Servicing Center of any change in your
name, address, Social Security Number or any change in
your employer's name or address. |
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notify the Direct Loan Servicing Center
if you fail to enroll for the period covered by the loan,
or if you graduate, withdraw from school, begin attending
less than half-time, or transfer to another school. |
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receive online or in-person entrance counseling
before you are given your first loan disbursement and
exit counseling before you leave school. |
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