College graduates make an average of one million dollars more than those without college degrees (www.studentloanfacts.org). But, because the cost of a university, technical college, other specialized training can be overwhelming, Pacific NW Federal Credit Union offers Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) loans that can help you with the funding you need to pursue your dreams.
Ask anyone who has been to college, and they'll tell you those years were some of the best in their life. Getting ready for college, on the other hand, can be as confusing as it is exciting! We are here to help you fund your loan, and we even offer discounts:
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FFELP offers loans for students and parents
Learn more about low-interest federal student loans
Refer to the Student
Loan Quick Reference Guide for more details on Stafford and PLUS
Loans including:
Take advantage of these borrower benefits at Pacific NW Federal Credit Union
Manage your finances
Pacific NW FCU Credit Union and Great Lakes are committed to helping
students learn to manage their finances. The regularly updated Personal
Financial Management Resources provides information on anticipating
college costs and staying in control of your finances while in school.
After graduation, consolidating your student loans is an option
After you graduate, you can consolidate your student loans, even if
you only have one. Contact a Great Lakes Consolidation Representative
by calling 1-800-950-0152 to determine if consolidation is in your best
interest. If you wish to consolidate your eligible loans and they have
a total balance that exceeds the minimum requirements, you may consolidate
online using Great Lakes Consolidation
Loan Assistant.
Plan your future. Visit these Web sites:
www.mappingyourfuture.biz
- Detailed information about career planning, selecting a school, and
paying for college.
www.studentaid.ed.gov
- Detailed student aid and student loan info from the U.S. Dept of Ed.
www.fastweb.com
- Scholarship information.
www.fafsa.ed.gov
- Online application for financial aid (FAFSA).
www.pin.ed.gov
- Apply for a PIN number to complete online FAFSA.
www.mygreatlakes.org
- Great Lakes is the guaranty agency for your student loans. You can
check the status of your student loans here.
www.nslds.ed.gov
- View the history of the federal student financial aid you have received.
www.finaid.org
- Guide to student financial aid and scholarship search services.
www.collegeplan.org
- Information on college selection, admissions, financial aid and scholarships.
www.embark.com
- Offers powerful college search tools, useful links, expert advice
and guidance from an experienced college panel.
www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/cohome.htm
- US News & World Report’s college search and financial aid
assistance.
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