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National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
What is NSLDS?
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid.
NSLDS Student Access provides a centralized, integrated view of Federal Financial Aid (FA) so tha...
Do I have to use student loans?
You are not required to use student loans to help pay for tuition . However, you are given this option after filling out the FAFSA . If you choose to use student loans for school, you must choose the amount you accept (up to the amount offered)...
How do I defer my previous student loans?
In order to defer your previous student loans, you must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits for undergraduate, 3 credits for graduate) in the current trimester. CSU Global will report your scheduled enrollment status directly to the Nationa...
What is an Academic Year?
An academic year at CSU Global is not the same as a calendar year; rather it consists of two consecutive trimesters, or 32 weeks.
Each academic year will have two trimesters, and four 8-week terms. We use the academic year distinction fo...
What is a Book Voucher?
Book Allowance Vouchers
CSU Global offers students using federal financial aid the ability to charge their textbooks to their account in advance of their classes and disbursement of their financial aid rather than having to purchase book...
What is a financial aid grace period?
What is a Financial Aid Grace Period?
Students are given a 6 month grace period on each individual federal direct loan borrowed before the loan goes into repayment. This grace period begins after you fall below half-time status as a student...
What is a Loan Period?
What is a Loan Period?
According to the Federal Student Aid glossary, a loan period is defined as the period of time in which a loan will be applied to the cost of your classes. At CSU Global, we set-up financial aid for 2 trimesters at a ti...