ALT Real-time results just launched for the FAFSA form! What does this mean? Most students can now create a StudentAid.gov account, complete the FAFSA form, and receive their Federal Pell Grant eligibility and confirmed Student Aid Index (SAI) in as little as 15 minutes!

ALT How Does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)* Affect My Student Loans *On July 4, 2025, OBBBA was signed into law

ALT Who Is Responsible for What During the Federal Student Loan Process? The borrower (you): Completes the FAFSA form and decides which type and amounts of student loans to accept; signs a Master Promissory Note (MPN), agreeing to the terms of the loan; and pays back the loans, including interest Your school: Sends a financial aid offer, which may include federal student loans; explains the process and requirements for accepting federal student loans; and applies loan money toward tuition, fees, and (if you live on campus) housing and food, disbursing (paying out) any leftover money directly to you Loan servicer: Provides information about payment due dates and payment amounts; accepts payments, typically through their website; offers help if you’re struggling to make monthly payments

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