What kind of counseling is required before I receive my Federal Student Aid?
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Have you heard of entrance counseling?
Yes, but am not sure what it is.
Entrance counseling is required before you can get your first Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loan as an undergraduate, or your first Direct PLUS Loan as a graduate.
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What about TEACH grant counseling?
You would have to complete TEACH grant initial and subsequent counseling.
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What about financial awareness counseling?
Financial awareness counseling provides tools and information that would help you understand your particular financial aid and help with managing your finances.
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Why is PLUS credit counseling required?
PLUS credit counseling is required if the US Department of Education has sent you information that you have an adverse credit history.
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Is Exit counseling necessary?
Yes, exit counseling is required when you graduate, leave school, or drop below half time enrollment and it provides information to get you ready for repayment of your federal student loan.
