Publications
Direct Loan publications offer up-to-date information on the program for students, parents, and financial aid professionals. These publications are in Portable Document Format (PDF). To view a PDF file, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have it, you can download a free copy from Adobe.
The student publications (with exceptions noted below) and the Direct Loans School Guide are available in print to order. You can place an order online at www.fsapubs.org, or you can call (800) 394-7084, send an e-mail to orders@fsapubs.org, or send a FAX to (301) 470-1244. See the DL Publications Ordering Guide for more information.
Publications for Students
Copies of these publications can be ordered by following the instructions above.
Direct Loan Basics for Students PDF [3.2MB]- This brochure covers Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans for students.
- Direct Loan Basics for Parents PDF [3.6MB] Spanish version PDF [1.3MB]
- This brochure covers Direct PLUS Loans for parents.
- Direct Loan Basics for Graduate and Professional Students PDF
- This brochure covers the Direct loans that are available to graduate/professional students, with a focus on Direct PLUS loans.
- Entrance Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers PDF [1MB]
- Schools can use this guide during on-campus counseling sessions or while working with individual students.
- Entrance Counseling Guide for Graduate/Professional Student PLUS Loan Borrowers PDF [2.6MB]
- Schools can use this guide during on-campus counseling sessions or while working with individual students.
- Exit Counseling Guide for Direct Loan Borrowers PDF [1MB]
- Borrower's information form
- Rights and responsibilities summary
- Schools can use this guide during on-campus counseling sessions or while working with individual students.
Publications for Financial Aid Professionals
For information on ordering MPNs and related documents, go to the MPN page.