Page 1 Office of Student Financial Services Welcomes You to Temple University!

Page N Broad Street Philadelphia, PA (215) Student Financial Services – Main Campus Contact Information

Page 3 Award financial aid Provide financial aid counseling for students & families Call Center – representatives can answer many of your basic questions – billing & financing options Service Center – just walk-in for service – we’ll answer questions about student refunds, and resolve issues with financial holds and tuition payments What we do!

Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) FERPA Waiver: A student must provide consent allowing SFS staff to discuss information about their financial aid to parents, guardians or other appropriate persons. Students should complete the FERPA waiver online via the Students log-in, select the “Self-Service Banner” link, then select “Student” tab, under “Main Menu” select “FERPA”. Page 4

Page 5 Scholarships Gifts awarded on the basis of merit. Scholarships do not have to be repaid. Grants Eligibility based on Need (determined by the FAFSA) Federal, State, Temple and private sources provide a range of grants based on need. Federal Pell, ACG, SMART, SEOG, PHEAA & TUG Complete the FAFSA on-line each year by March 1 st. Grants do not have to be repaid. Loans Amounts, interest and repayment terms vary depending on financial need and other factors. Federal Stafford, Perkins, PLUS Complete the FAFSA on-line each year by March 1 st. All loans must be repaid. Work Study Part-time or summer work is available through the Federal Work Study program. Complete the FAFSA on-line each year by March 1 st. Eligibility based on need. Student Financial Services – Types of Aid

Self Service Banner on TUPortal links you to… ALL THINGS FINANCIAL AID! Financial Aid Requirements Important dates and information Financial aid forms Financial aid application status View student Financial Aid Awards FERPA waiver Enrollment for Direct deposit – student refunds Listing of Temple office addresses Page 6

Types of Aid Loans Amounts, interest and repayment terms vary depending on financial need and other factors. Federal Perkins, Direct Student Loan, Direct Parent PLUS, and Private Educational Loans. Complete the FAFSA on-line each year by March 1 st. All loans must be repaid. Work Study Part-time or summer work is available through the Federal Work Study program. Complete the FAFSA on-line each year by March 1 st. Eligibility based on need.

Types of Aid (continued) Direct Parent PLUS Loans are available to credit-worthy parents of dependent undergraduate students. Parents may borrow the difference between the student’s total cost of education and all other aid the student is receiving. New with direct parent plus loans! Student must have a current FAFSA on file to receive a Direct Parent PLUS Loan. In addition, a Direct Parent PLUS Loan Request form must be submitted to the SFS Office. The interest rate is fixed at 7.9%. Goes into repayment when fully disbursed, repayment can be deferred but interest will accrue. See our Direct Loan FAQ: Page 8

Page 9 Main Campus 1801 N Broad Street Philadelphia, PA (215) Ambler Campus Office 103 West Hall 580 Meetinghouse Rd Ambler, PA (267) Student Financial Services Contact Information