1. Welcome! New Student Orientation Money Matter$ SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH OREINTATION Student Financial Services Student Financial Center Office of Financial Aid Office of Student Accounts

2. Welcome! New Student Orientation Money Matter$ Overview How Do I Apply for Financial Aid at UAlbany? Financial Aid Programs Federal Direct Loan Process at UAlbany

3. Welcome! New Student Orientation Money Matter$ How Do I Apply for Federal Student Aid? File the FAFSA or add UAlbany code 002835 (www.fafsa.ed.gov) Send in any requested documentation Accept your award – MyUAlbany (www.albany.edu/myualbany)

4. Welcome! New Student Orientation Money Matter$ Financial Aid Programs Direct Unsubsidized Loan (DUL) Direct Grad PLUS Loan Graduate Fellowships, Assistantships, and Tuition Scholarships Alternative/Private Education Loans

5. Welcome! New Student Orientation Money Matter$ Direct Unsubsidized Loan (DUL) Process 1.Accept your loan on MyUAlbany 2.Complete Entrance Counseling (www.studentloans.gov) 3.Complete Master Promissory Note (www.studentloans.gov)

6. Welcome! New Student Orientation Money Matter$

7. Welcome! New Student Orientation Money Matter$ Considered “independent” if enrolled in graduate program Must be admitted to degree program Must be registered half-time, or 6 credits Up to $20,500 maximum Unsubsidized Stafford 5.41% fixed interest, 1.072% loan fee. * Rates subject to change on or around July 01, 2014

8. Welcome! New Student Orientation Money Matter$ Federal Direct Grad PLUS Process Must file FAFSA and accept DUL Students may apply for the difference between the cost of attendance and other aid received Students must be credit qualified and registered at for at least 6 credits Entrance and MPN unique to Grad PLUS 6.41% fixed interest rate, 4.288% loan fee. Apply at www.studentloans.govwww.studentloans.gov * Rates subject to change on or around July 01, 2014

9. Welcome! New Student Orientation Money Matter$ Questions?? Visit the Student Financial Center Campus Center, Room G26 (518) 442-3202 www.albany.edu/studentservices