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) 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.
Publications for Students
Copies of these publications can be ordered by following the instructions above.
Direct Loan Basics for Students PDF [2.1MB]- This brochure covers Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans for students.
- Direct Loan Basics for Parents PDF [2.6MB] Spanish version PDF [319KB]
- This brochure covers Direct PLUS Loans for parents.
- 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.
- Direct Loan Basics and Entrance Counseling Guide:
For Graduate and Professional Student Direct 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]
- 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.
Last updated November 23, 2009