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Direct PLUS Entrance Counseling

Florida International University in Miami, FL


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All new incoming students, first-time Plus Loan borrowers or transfer students who will be attending Florida International University are required to complete loan counseling in order to receive a Plus Loan throught the Federal Family Education Loan Program.


Students can fulfill this obligation by completing the Plus Online Loan Counseling session on this website.  Instructions for completing this are listed below.


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The Higher Education Opportunity Act, which was signed into law August 14, 2008, requires that, in addition to the information provided to you during the entrance counseling, you also understand the following terms and conditions of your student loans:

  • I understand that my financial aid award may be adjusted if I receive additional assistance from any other source or if I provide new or conflicting eligibility information. 
  • Interest accrues on an a PLUS loan and is capitalized during periods when the interest is not paid by me. If I allow it to be capitalized, I will be charged interest on top of interest when my loans enter repayment. 
  • I understand that half-time enrollment at Florida International University is 5 Credits for Graduate Students and 7 Credits for Law Students, regardless of the semester. 
  • Repayment of principal balanace on a Plus loan begins as soon as the loan is fully disbursed; however your lender may automatically apply an in-school deferment to your loan as long as you remain enrolled at least half-time.
  • During my grace period, I am not required to make payments, although Plus interest will continue to accrue.
  • I've been advised of the importance of contacting the Offices of:  Financial Aid, Student Financials, Registrar, and my advisor at the institution if I withdraw prior to completing my program of study so that the institution can provide exit counseling, including information regarding the borrower's repayment options and possible loan consolidation.
  • If I have any questions about my borrowers rights and responsibilities or the terms and conditions of the loan, I can contact the Office of Financial Aid, visit the NSLDS website (www.nslds.ed.gov), or contact the lending institution/guaranty agency for my loans.

By completing the online counseling, I acknowledge that I have received student loan entrance counseling and have read and understand all the information provided above.
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Students can contact the office of Financial Aid at Florida International University with any questions at 305.919.5750 or 305.348.7272.
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The information above is wholly the product of the school represented herein. Mapping Your Future, and its individual sponsoring members, do not guarantee or warrant the correctness, completeness, accuracy, or any other characteristic of this content and shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or cause of action arising out of the content.


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 25 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:
    • Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and employers for your next of kin and/or parent
    • Name, address, telephone number, and employer for your spouse, if applicable
    • 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.

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.