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Stafford and Grad PLUS Exit Counseling

Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York, NY


Welcome to the Tri-State College of Acupuncture Stafford and Grad PLUS combined exit counseling session.  

Federal regulations require an exit counseling session to be completed upon graduating, withdrawing, or dropping below at least half-time attendance.  The exit counseling session must be completed regardless if you plan to transfer to another school or reenroll at our school in the future.

The average loan amount borrowed for Tri-State College of Acupuncture is illustrated in the chart below:

  Average Indebtedness

10-year repayment
(120 months)

20-year repayment
(240 months)
Master of Science Degree Program
in Acupuncture
$65,568 $564 per month $273 per month
Master of Science Degree Program
in Oriental Medicine
$35,802 $298 per month $149 per month

You can access basic loan information with your federal PIN number through the NSLDS web site at www.nslds.ed.gov.  For specific loan repayment questions, please contact your lender.

All students that graduate or leave the program(s) for any reason are also required to complete a private counseling with the Director of Financial Aid, Sandra Turner. You will receive your actual indebtedness incurred at TSCA. Please call 212-242-5499.

Best wishes to you in your future!


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Stafford & Grad PLUS Exit Counseling Session Instructions

Before You Start

  • Ensure you meet the browser and system requirements:
    • You must use at least Internet Explorer 6.0 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0. Get a browser now.
    • 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!
    • You must enable JavaScript in your browser.

  • 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
    • Name, address, telephone number, and employer for your next of kin
    • Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and employers for two references residing at different addresses
    • Name, address, and telephone number for your expected employer, if known

  • You might need the following information:
    • Name, address, telephone number, and employer for your spouse, if applicable
    • Name, address, telephone number, and employer for your parent

  • 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 have borrowed, you can ask your financial aid office or access your basic loan history information on the National Loan Data System (NSLDS) with your federal PIN at http://www.nslds.ed.gov.

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.

NOTICE: The information you provide for loan counseling may be disclosed to third parties, such as your lender, lender servicer, school servicer, subsequent loan holder, or guarantor, as authorized under routine uses in the appropriate system of records and as may be authorized or required by federal regulations.