Does the U.S. Department of Education give loans?

The U.S. Department of Education’s federal student loan program is the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program. Under this program, the U.S. Department of Education is your lender.

Are AES loans being forgiven?

Can AES student loans be forgiven? The private student loans AES services are not eligible for loan forgiveness. But the federal student loans it servicers can be forgiven under different programs offered by the Department of Education.

What is direct loan in Ed?

The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program is a federal student loan program under which eligible students and parents borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education.

What is the max amount for a Direct PLUS loan?

Additional Information

Max Loan Length 30 years, depending on amount borrowed and repayment plan chosen
Max Loan Amount $2,625 to $8,500
Payment Frequency Monthly
Prepayment Penalties None
Fees Up to 4% of the loan

What is the interest rate on a Direct PLUS loan?

What is the current interest rate? For Direct PLUS Loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2021, and before July 1, 2022, the interest rate is 6.28%. This is a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan.

Is my AES loan a federal loan?

Is American Education Services a federal student loan? AES doesn’t actually lend money, so there is no American Education Services student loan. Its parent company, PHEAA, does offer a private student loan called the PA Forward Loan. AES helps borrowers manage their student loan payments.

Is AES legit?

If AES is your loan servicer, you might have gotten something in the mail from them—and not known what it is. You may even have thought it was a scam. But, in fact, AES is a legit loan servicing company. It’s not unusual for people to have thousands of dollars in student debt—and not know who their loan servicer is.

Do you have to pay back a direct loan?

You are responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods.

How can I tell if I have a direct student loan?

Check the Federal Student Aid site Studentaid.gov contains information on all federal student loans. It’s the easiest way to determine if your loans are federal and get any loan information you may need. If you don’t see your loan information on studentaid.gov, you don’t have a federal student loan.