General Information

» What are the deadlines to apply for Aid?
» What are the different types of Aid?
» What is the La Salle overaward policy?
» What is verification?
» What is an independent student?
» Office Hours and Telephone Numbers?
» What is my aid eligibilty in a prerequisite program?
» What is my aid eligibility if I am in the Teacher Certification Program?
» What is my aid eligibilty for a prep course?

Scholarships, Grants, Discounts, and Tax Credits

» What about scholarships for returning students?
» What is the Hope Scholarship/Lifetime Learning Credit?
» What is the PA New Economy Tech Scholarship?
» What about my PHEAA State Grant?
» What is the discount for Catholic School teachers?

Loans and Alternative Payment Options

» How do I receive a Perkins Loan?
» How can I finance my remaining balance?
» Loans for New Jersey Residents?
» How do I consolidate my loans?

Student Jobs On Campus

» How do I apply for Budget jobs?
» » How do I apply for Federal Work Study jobs?

Co-ops and Study Abroad Programs

» How do I get aid for study abroad?
» What if I do a co-op?

Credit Balances: Refunds and Money for Books

» What if I need money for books?
» How do I get my refund and money for books?

Reading Bills: Memos and Credits

» What are those credits and memos on my bill?

Special Circumstances and Academic Progress

» I have special circumstances, what do I do?
» What academic progress must I make?

Employee Tuition Benefits

» What are the employee tuition benefits?
» What are the tuition benefits for employee dependents?
» What is Tuition Exchange?

Accessing Information Online

» How can Brother Luwis answer my aid questions?

Important Information About My Stafford Loan

How do I apply for a Stafford Loan?
Your financial aid Letter will have specific instructions on how to apply for a Stafford Loan.

I signed a Stafford Master Prom Note (MPN) at La Salle, do I have to reapply this year?
NO. The MPN is good for your entire academic career at La Salle. Please check your award letter for further instructions. Remember to look at the Stafford loan amount on the award letter and notify the Office of Student Financial Services of any changes.

I am a new student at La Salle, how do I apply for a Stafford Loan?
You will receive a letter with instructions from Sallie Mae regarding electronically signing (esign) your precertified Stafford Master Promissory Note (MPN) from AMS/Sallie Mae.

Why AMS/Sallie Mae?
AMS is one of the top student loan lenders in the country with loan origination approaching $2 billion dollars. Not only will AMS provide superior service for you, but it will provide the following discounts as well:

- No origination fee
- 2% of loan credit after the first payment is made as initially scheduled
- Additional 3.5% loan credit after the first 24 payments are made as initially scheduled
- .3% interest rate reduction for automatic debt of monthly payments

To qualify, borrowers also need to sign up on Sallie Mae's Manage Your Loans (www.manageyourloans.com) before repayment to receive account information by e-mail.

What if I do not want to use Sallie Mae as a lender?
Students have the right to choose their own lenders. Please contact us for instructions as to how to apply for a Stafford Loan through another lender.

I have been notified that I have to do an entrance interview? What is that?
The Department of Education requires that all new borrowers complete an entrance interview. You will complete your Entrance Interview at the same time as your are esigning your MPN unless you have already completed your Entrance Interview previously. Your Stafford Loan funds will not be credited to your account until this process is complete.