USA Funds^® Stafford Loan Guide^SM – the undergraduate entrance counseling component of USA Funds Loan Counselor^® – is designed to help you build a relationship with your students by giving them trustworthy advice about their student loans.

Students obtain information about the following:

• Borrower rights and responsibilities.
• Crucial loan terms.
• Master Promissory Note.
• Consequences of default.
• Options for repaying their loan.
• Paying interest while in school.

Simplified information
USA Funds Stafford Loan Guide introduces each concept with a “big-idea” statement before getting into the detailed information that your students need. Simplified information makes it easier for students to:

• Grasp the main ideas.
• Comprehend key concepts.
• Remember the content.

Information also is visually presented in a way that relates to everyday experiences, making it easier for students to understand and remember.

Benefits to your students
USA Funds Stafford Loan Guide was designed based on the advice of student-loan borrowers and financial-aid professionals. Students who use USA Funds Stafford Loan Guide to complete their entrance-counseling requirement can:

• Choose a time that’s convenient for them. The counseling session is available online and may be accessed through your school’s Web site.
• Complete the counseling requirement in one session or several sessions. Most students take 45 minutes or less.
• Comprehend and remember the content. USA Funds Stafford Loan Guide has simplified information on each screen so students can quickly grasp the main ideas.
• Take and pass tests throughout the program to ensure students grasp key concepts.
• Use a tool that’s been specifically designed for their age group.
• Access dedicated telephone or e-mail support.

To learn more about how USA Funds Stafford Loan Guide can help you with your counseling needs, contact your USA Funds Services account executive.