Forms, Tools and Checklists
This page provides links to a variety of tools to help you in your efforts to resolve student loan problems. If you select a Direct Loan form link, you will be transferred to the Direct Loan website main page. Select "Forms" on the top navigation bar, and follow the instructions to the reach the forms desired.
On this page:
Forms
- Third Party Release Form
- Direct Loan forms
- FFEL Forms -
If you have an FFEL loan, please contact your lender for necessary
forms. You'll find a list of FFEL guarantors in the Department's
Directory of
Guaranty Agencies
.
Other Forms
You can find additional forms at Federal
Student Aids Forms .
Checklists
Ombudsman Information Checklist – to help you prepare the materials you will need before asking the Ombudsman for assistance in resolving your problem.
Self-Resolution Checklist – to help you make sure you have taken all the steps you must take to resolve your problem yourself, before you ask us for assistance.
Tips and hints
Tips for dealing with your loan servicer - ideas about how to communicate successfully with your loan servicer.
