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.
Print copies of student publications (with exceptions noted below) are available. You can place an order online at www.fsapubs.gov, or you can call (800) 394-7084 or e-mail 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] February 2013 supplement
- Schools can use this guide during on-campus counseling sessions or while working with individual students.
- ❏ Exit Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers PDF [Feb 2013, 498KB]
- 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]
Last updated March 25, 2013