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Update: UCSF University & Dream Loan Interest and Loan Payments Paused Until May 1st. Perkins Loan 3 Year Forbearance limit temporarily waived

January 21, 2022
UCSF students who borrowed campus based loans including the University Loan and Dream Loans will have their interest and payments paused until May 1st 2022. Health Professions Student Loans forbearance is set to expire January 31st 2022. Perkins loans have been in repayment since January 31st 2021...

Student Cost of Living Survey Extension 1/21

January 12, 2022
Thank you to all those who have participated in the Student Cost of Living Survey. Because this survey helps us understand some of the cost of living issues at UCSF, we have decided to extend the deadline until January 21st. 

Closed for Holiday Monday, January 17

January 12, 2022
The Student Financial Services Office will be closed Monday, January 17 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday. We understand that emergencies can arise when our office is closed. To better help serve our students in these instances we have a list of resources to provide...

Mohela will service PSLF and TEACH Grant loans starting in 2022

January 5, 2022
In a previous update Mohela was named the replacement for the loan servicer Fedloan Servicing (PHEAA). Currently Fedloan Servicing (PHEAA) is the servicers borrowers for PSLF and their contract will expire at the end of 2021.

Interest and Loan Payments Paused Until May 1st for Federal Student Loans

December 22, 2021
The Biden Administration has announced that all federal student will have their interest and payment paused until May 1st. Due to the Omicron Variant, the White House announced it will be giving students additional time to manage their repayment options.

Complete the Cost of Living Survey by Jan. 7, 2022

December 13, 2021
The Student Financial Aid Office invites you to complete our biannual Cost of Living Survey!

Loan Repayment Restart - Federal Forbearance Ends Jan. 31, 2022

December 3, 2021
Loan Repayment is set to restart in Feb 2022.

PHEAA Loan Servicer Contract Extended to 2022

November 18, 2021
PHEAA servicers borrowers enrolled in PSLF and announced it would not be renewing their servicer contract. PHEAA’s contract was set to expire December 2021, but to ensure a smooth transition it will now service federal loans through 2022. For more details on this extension please view PHEAA’s Press...

Honoring Veterans Day

November 9, 2021
As our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Thursday, we would like to highlight these upcoming events

Smart Budgeting and Borrowing Strategies Webinar Tuesday, November 2

October 27, 2021
Do you want to make the most of your money? Having a better understanding of money management and personal finance can help you maximize your educational investment and minimize your debt. Dr. Jeffrey E. Hanson, a nationally recognized student loan, personal finance expert and economist, will...

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