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Financial Aid:
voice: 956.364.4330
fax: 956.364.5119 Director:
Mailing Address: Financial Aid
Texas State Technical College 1902 North Loop 499 Harlingen, TX 78550-3697 Location: Financial Aid Office
Student Services Building, Contact Email financial.aid@harlingen.tstc.edu
Office Hours: Mon. - Thur.: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat. (Counter Only): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM M-Th, Counter only: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Holiday Weekends: Closed Federal Student Loans Borrowing to pay for your education is an important decision that only you and your family can make. An education is expensive, but it is also worth the investment of time, effort, and money. In addition to enriching an individual personally, there is significant research that shows that an education is likely to increase what an individual earns over a lifetime.However, it is important to realize that any money you borrow will have to be paid back. A student loan is a financial obligation that won't go away until it is paid in full. Texas State Technical College (TSTC) - Harlingen will begin processing loans under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, also known as Direct Loans. All new TSTC student loan borrowers including transfer students borrowing for the first time at TSTC Harlingen must attend a loan session in person. Types of student loansFederal Direct Loans TSTC Direct Loan Deadline
Entrance Loan Counseling Attention! The Pre-Loan Counseling registration has moved to Moodle. Take a minute to view the new registration instructions before registering. The document provides insight on how to register! Pre-Loan Registration Instructions Pre-Loan Counseling Registration***Session starts promptly at time indicated, late arrivals will not be admitted. Please take a pen and arrive early, no late arrivals will be allowed.
Master Promissory Note Borrowing from the Direct Loan program requires the completion of an Electronic Master Promissory Note (e-MPN). You will need to sign a new Master Promissory Note every academic year that your borrow. In order to electronically sign the Master Promissory Note (e-MPN), you must obtain and Personal Identification Number (PIN). Repayment You will begin to repay your loan at the end of a six-month grace that begins when you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment (6 credits). We selected TG's Default Aversion Solutions (DAS) to heip with your student loan. You may contact TG when you need assistance with any of the following:
Exit-Loan Counseling Direct loan recipients must complete an Exit Loan Counseling Session before graduating, leaving school, or dropping below half-time enrollment (6 credit). The Exit Loan Counseling ensures that you know your rights and responsibilities as a borrower. The online session will take you about 20 minutes to complete. Explore your options
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