ACG & SMART Grants This fact sheet provides information and guidelines on how students can qualify for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and the National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) grant programs.
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ACG for College Students This fact sheet provides information and guidelines on how students can qualify for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG). Study tips are provided to help returning students meet the GPA requirement needed to qualify for an ACG for their second year of study.
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ACG for High School Students This fact sheet provides information and guidelines on how students can qualify for the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG). A course check list is included to help students track their high school courses so they meet all course requirements.
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Repayment Help Fact Sheet This fact sheet informs student loan borrowers about deferement, forbearance, and loan discharge information to help them successfully repay their student loans. There is also a place to record loan servicer contact information.
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Grad PLUS Loans This fact sheet discusses the benefits of Grad PLUS loans as a means for graduate and professional students to help cover the costs of higher education.
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Higher Education Tax Benefits This fact sheet has been updated for the 2008 tax year and provides information on money-saving tax benefits available to taxpayers that may help reduce the overall cost of a college education.
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Parent PLUS Loans This fact sheet is designed for families with students attending a college or university that participates in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). It discusses the benefits of Parent PLUS Loans as a means for parents to assist their student with the costs of higher education.
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Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans This fact sheet is designed for families with students attending a college or university that participates in the Federal Direct Loan Program. It discusses the benefits of Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans as a means for parents to assist their students with costs of higher education.
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Protecting Your Identity This fact sheet provides information on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft. Warning signs, resources, and steps to take if information has been compromised are included in this fact sheet.
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Paying for College This fact sheet helps parents and students to effectively communicate with college and university financial aid administrators. Factors to consider when evaluating financial aid awards, tips for working with the financial aid office, and questions to ask regarding college costs, applying for financial aid, paying for college, and parent and student loans are discussed.
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Teach Grant Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides students with information on the TEACH Grant, a federally-funded program created to help college students who plan to teach, pay for college. The information provided describes the program qualifications and requirements.
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Mapping Your Future Entrance Counseling Flier This envelope-sized flier provides instructions for students on how to complete their Federal Stafford Loan entrance counseling requirement online by accessing the Mappingyourfuture.org website.
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Mapping Your Future Exit Counseling Flier This envelope-sized flier provides instructions for students on how to complete their Federal Stafford Loan exit counseling requirement online by accessing the Mappingyourfuture.org website.
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Entrance Counseling: Your Guide to Borrowing Wisely This comprehensive neutral guide can be used by all colleges and universities to educate students about student loan debt and promote sensible borrowing. In addition to fulfilling all entrance counseling requirements, this guide also covers selecting a college major, career planning, and smart money management.
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Exit Counseling: Your Guide to Successful Repayment This comprehensive neutral guide can be used by all colleges and universities to help students manage their student loan debt and to guide them through successful repayment. In addition to fulfilling all exit counseling requirements, this guide provides much more such as interview and resume writing tips to help students successfully find a career.
To be in compliance with federal exit counseling guidelines, you must provide the student with our Exit Counseling Confirmation Form or an equivalent form. You may order our form below.
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Exit Counseling Checklist The Exit Counseling Checklist can be used by all colleges and universities to supplement exit counseling. The checklist provides students with an overview of the U.S. Department of Education’s exit counseling requirements along with the page number in the Exit Counseling Guide where more information on the topic can be found. The checklist can be customized to fit the needs of each college and university.
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Student Loan Contact Cards These convenient, business card sized pieces can be provided to students along with entrance and exit counseling materials. The cards have a place to record loan holder contact information. In addition, contact information for the Commission as well as examples of when borrowers should contact their loan holders are also included.
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Student Loan Repayment Guide This envelope-sized neutral guide contains information about Stafford Loans, PLUS and Grad PLUS Loans, and touches on Perkins, private, and institutional loans. This easy-to-read guide covers all of the required exit counseling elements and is designed to engage students, help them track their loans and can be easily sent in the mail.
Are you using this brochure as part of your exit counseling session?
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If yes, you are required to provide our Exit Counseling Confirmation Form or an equivalent form to be in compliance with federal regulations.
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Commission Staff Directory This card lists contact information for Iowa College Student Aid Commission departments and staff.
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Interest Rate Chart This chart provides the federal loan interest rates for the two most current years. The fixed interest rates for federal loans through 2012 are also included.
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Loan Program Chart This chart provides an overview of Federal Stafford and PLUS loans.
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Website Resources This desk guide, designed for Iowa’s financial aid professionals, lists many available website resources.
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