Stafford Entrance Counseling
Alfred University in Alfred, NY
Welcome to Alfred University's Federal Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling Page!
Federal regulations require that all first-time borrowers of a Federal Stafford Loan (FSL)complete a Federal Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling Session. Please proceed below to fulfill this requirement.
Once you have completed the entrance counseling, you will be directed to Alfred University's recommended FSL Lender List, to choose a lender and complete a FSL Master Promissory Note (MPN). If you have already done this, just exit, as it would not be necessary to complete the MPN again. Please Note: both the entrance counseling and the FSL MPN must be completed before your loan can be certified.
Note: Alfred University will be notified electronically when you have completed entrance counseling.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact:
Kathy Harkenrider, Loan Officer
Student Financial Aid Office
Alfred University
One Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
607-871-2159
Definitions and Other Information
"Half-time" status at Alfred University is defined as enrolled for six credit hours per semester.
Average Borrowing
Listed below is the average Federal Stafford Loan indebtedness for different categories of students who borrowed Stafford Loans while enrolled at Alfred University and are expected to graduate in May 2009:
Undergraduate Students: $18,000
Graduate Students:
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Program
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Amount
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MSED/CAS Counseling
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$37,000
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MA/CAS School Psychology
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$44,000
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Doctorate of School Psychology
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no borrowers
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MSED Literacy/Numeracy
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$22,000
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MFA
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$23,000
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MBA
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$21,000
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MS Engineering
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no borrowers
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PHD Engineering
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no borrowers
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CITE
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$19,500
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Stafford Entrance 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.
- PARENTS: Please don't complete the counseling session on behalf of your son or daughter, as this federal requirement helps the student understand the rights and responsibilities of borrowing a student loan.
- 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:
- 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.
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