Welcome to the University of New Hampshire's Combined online Stafford and Grad PLUS Loan Entrance Counseling.
As part of the agreement with the U.S. Department of Education under which students are eligible to receive assistance through the various federal student financial programs, we are required [CFR 682.604(f)] to conduct “Entrance Counseling Sessions” with students who have been awarded these loans.
You must remain enrolled at least half-time to maintain eligibility for Federal Student Loans. Half-time at the University of New Hampshire is defined as 6 credits for an undergraduate and 5 credits for a graduate student.
It is also important for you to understand the average loan debt for students graduating from the University of New Hampshire. See below. 2008-2009 Sub./Unsub.
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Stafford & Grad PLUS Entrance Counseling Session Instructions
Before You Start
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You can use any Internet service provider (ISP) to connect to the Internet; however, you should access this counseling session using one of the browsers above after you've connected. Do NOT use the ISP's browser, such as AOL or MSN--you won't be able to complete the student form at the end of the session!
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You will need about 30 minutes to complete this counseling session.
You will need the following information:
Your Social Security number
Your driver's license number
You might need the following information:
Name, address, telephone number, and employer for your spouse, if applicable
Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and employers for your next of kin and/or parent
Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and employers for two references residing at different addresses
NOTE: Providing names and information for your spouse, parent, next of kin, and references does not obligate them to assist with repayment of your loan. Regulations require you provide this data so your loan holder can locate you, if, in the future, they have an invalid address or phone number.
The student loan calculator in this session will help you calculate your estimated monthly payment. If you aren't sure how much you'll borrow, you can ask your school for the average student loan indebtedness of borrowers at the school or in your program of study at the school.
What to Do
Read the content and answer the questions.
Fill out the student information form. Use the comment box for any comments or questions you have for your school.
Print the confirmation page that appears after you fill out the student information form or note your confirmation number for your records.
NOTE: Generally, the Back and Forward buttons on your browser will not work once you begin the counseling session. Use the buttons within the counseling to navigate.