Spring 2012 and Fall/Spring 2011-2012 Loan Information

Spring 2012 and Fall/Spring 2011-2012 loans must be accepted on myUNT by noon May 11, 2012.  For first time Stafford Loan borrowers at UNT, Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note will also need to be completed.

New for 2012-2013 Verification

Federal income tax return transcripts are now required if you filed taxes for 2011 and have been selected for verification. Request a free “Tax Return Transcript” from the IRS online at http://www.irs.gov or by calling 1-800-908-9946. Please be sure to sign your tax return transcript before submitting them to our office for processing.

Summer 2012 Application is now available

The Summer 2012 Financial Aid application is now available on myUNT. Find the link for the summer application on your Student Center page! Please be sure to read Important Information for Summer 2012.

2012-2013 FAFSA now available

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available! The priority date for 2012-2013 is Saturday, March 31.  You can find more information on how to apply for the upcoming Fall/Spring semesters by reviewing the step-by-step application process.  

Satisfactory Academic Progress Changes

Beginning Fall 2011, we will begin monitoring Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) at the end of each term. Detailed SAP requirements can be found here.

Loss of Interest Subsidy during the 6 Month Grace Period

Approved by Congress in December 2011, the interest subsidy during the six-month grace period is to be eliminated for new Federal Direct Subsidized Loans made on or after July 1, 2012, and before July 1, 2014. While the repayment period will still begin 6 months after the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time, the interest that accrues during those six months will now be payable by the student rather than be subsidized by the federal government.

Loss of Subsidized Loan Eligiblity for Graduate and Professional Students

The Budget Control Act of 2011 (Pub. L. 112-25) was signed into law on August 2, 2011. This Act makes two changes to the William D. Ford Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, including the loss of Subsidized Loan Eligibility for Graduate and Professional Students. Additional information can be found here.

Termination of Direct Loan Borrower Repayment Incentives

The Budget Control Act of 2011 (Pub. L. 112-25) was signed into law on August 2, 2011. This Act makes two changes to the William D. Ford Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program, including termination of Direct Loan borrower repayment incentives . Additional information can be found here.

Special Direct Consolidation Loans (as announced by the Obama administration)

The Department of Education is offering a short term consolidation opportunity—Special Direct Consolidation Loans—from January - June 30, 2012. For Special Direct Consolidation Loan eligibility information, visit the Special Direct Consolidation Loans website.

Monitor Your EagleConnect Account for Important Messages

Check your EagleConnect account regularly. Official notifications from our office will begin replacing printed letters whenever possible. EagleConnect is UNT's official message delivery system.