NewSchool of Architecture & Design participates in the Federal Direct Loan Program for Stafford, Parent PLUS, and Graduate PLUS loans.

The Direct Loan Program is a United States Department of Education program that provides loans to help students pay for education after high school.

The Department of Education acts as a lender, providing funds for Stafford loans and both Parent and Graduate Student PLUS loans. For more information, to apply for loans using the Direct Loan program, and for Direct Loan Entrance Counseling, click here.

If you are interested in additional loan opportunities after exhausting your federal loan options, click here to explore alternative or private loans.

When choosing a private education loan, you should compare the loan terms offered by several lenders in order to choose the best fit for your situation. A resource for finding active private education loan programs is Fast Choice. When you choose your lender, make sure that NewSchool of Architecture & Design is a participating school in their loan program.

Here are several points you should research when considering a private loan:

• What is the interest rate; is it fixed or variable; is the rate capped?
• What fees must be paid for this loan and when are they due?
• How will I receive my loan funds?
• When does repayment begin and is there a grace period?
• What will my monthly payment be?
• What will be the total cost if I use the full repayment period?
• Are there penalties for early repayment?
• Are there deferment, forbearance or cancellation options?

 

Most private loan programs require our office to certify your eligibility before approving your loan. If you receive financial aid, you must notify our office of any private loans you borrow as it may affect your aid eligibility.

Under the Federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA), your lender must provide you with the following documents:

• Self-Certification Form

This form must be completed before receiving your first disbursement of loan funds.

• Final Disclosure and Right-to-Cancel Period

After you signed your promissory note, the Final Disclosure Statement confirms the terms and conditions of your loan. At the time that this final disclosure is delivered, your “right-to-cancel” period begins. During this period of three to six days, you may cancel the loan by contacting the lender. The lender cannot release the first disbursement of your loan funds until the end of the right-to-cancel period.