How do I find out my FAFSA loan amount?

To access StudentAid.gov: Go to StudentAid.gov. Click “Log In” Have your FSA ID available….At StudentAid.gov, you can find:

1. Your student loan amounts and balances.
2. Your loan servicer(s) and their contact information.
3. Your interest rates.
4. Your current loan status (in repayment, in default, etc.)

Does FAFSA give you a loan?

The FAFSA is not a loan. The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is used to apply for several types of financial aid, including grants, student employment and federal student loans. Grants are a form of gift aid, which does not need to be repaid.

Can I get financial aid if I already have loans?

Scholarships, federal work-study, and grants including the Federal Perkins Loan and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) are options, even if you’ve already taken out student loans. Most states and schools use the FAFSA to determine eligibility for other non-federal aid.

How do I find out my student loan balance?

Checking Your Federal Student Loan Balances

1. Head to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) The Department of Education runs the NSLDS. From here you can create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) or log in with your existing account.
2. Contact Your School. Sometimes not all loans show up in the NSLDS.

Where do I find my student loan number?

If you have received correspondence from your loan servicer (such as an email or letter), your student loan account number may be listed on those documents. You can also check your account online on your loan servicer’s website.

Does FAFSA give loans or grants?

The U.S. Department of Education uses the FAFSA application to determine a student’s eligibility for need-based federal financial aid for college based upon their financial situation. Federal financial aid may include federal grants, scholarships, work-study, and/or loans.

Are FAFSA loans interest free?

Federal Direct Subsidized Loans, which are awarded to lower-income students who complete the FAFSA, are technically interest-free, but throughout your repayment. Otherwise, interest accrues on subsidized loans as it does with other federal and private loans.

Can I get a student loan if I already owe?

The federal government issues new loans to students who already have loans, assuming they meet a few basic guidelines. As long as you are up-to-date on your payments as agreed with your other student loans, you meet this condition. Second, you cannot borrow beyond the maximum lifetime limits for the federal loans.

How do I get a student loan if I already have one?

Check with the school or your lender for the current borrowing limits. If you have a student loan that’s in default, you will need to rehabilitate it by making repayment arrangements with your lender before you can get additional funds, but then you will be able to apply for another loan.

How do I find out my national student loan number?

Finding your account number Or you can call 1-888-815-4514, answer security questions and the call centre will provide it for you.