Policy Guidance

USA Funds^® provides you with easy access to its education loan policies. For each topic you’ll find helpful definitions, descriptions and Internet links.

Check guidance and counseling resources for the Special Direct Consolidation Loan Program.

Access Direct Loan resources.

Review information about federal regulations governing student aid programs.

Find resources for managing year-round Pell Grants.

To expedite and ensure the accuracy of your cohort default rate appeal USA Funds offers tips to avoid errors and eight steps to follow when filing an appeal.

USA Funds offers a compliance checklist and a list of common issues found in compliance reviews to ease the program review process.

Learn more about USA Funds Ask Policy, a valuable resource for schools and lenders who have policy questions about federal Title IV financial aid. Submit questions about federal student aid program policies to USA Funds Ask Policy.