MHESLA's Suspension of Participation in FFELP

Due to the ongoing turmoil in the capital markets MHESLA was forced to suspend
its participation in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) beginning
April 21, 2008. Further information can be found at the links provided below.
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Notice
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Student and
Parent Question and Answers
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Governor Granholm Asks for Federal Assistance
CAUTION AGAINST LOSING YOUR 0% INTEREST RATE
Before consolidating
Michigan Students First (MSF)/Michigan
Engineering Incentive (MEI) loans, you should carefully compare the benefit
of consolidation versus the MSF/MEI benefits that would be lost. It may be more
beneficial for you not to consolidate your MSF/MEI loans.
BORROWERS SAVE MONEY AND TIME!
Automatic Electronic payments
(Electronic Payment Savings) |
.25% |
Interest Rate Reduction |
Interest Rate Reduction
(after the first 36 consecutive and continued on-time monthly payments) |
1.00% |
Interest Rate Reduction |
| SAVINGS: |
1.25% |
Interest Rate Reduction |
HELP IS HERE
Consolidation
examples and information can help you determine if consolidation is best for
you. For answers to some common questions, please see our
Questions and Answers page. Our
Borrower Interest Savings Comparison Chart provides information on potential
savings if you are considering consolidating your student loans.
TWO WAYS TO APPLY:
The MAC student loan program is available for loans fully disbursed between
March 1, 2005 and April 17, 2008.
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Electronic Application
- Currently unavailable.
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Paper Application - Currently unavailable.
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MHESLA helps people gain access to higher education by lowering the costs of
borrowing. As a leading source of educational financing, MHESLA provides
innovative programs and approaches that inform, educate and enable borrowers.
*All borrower benefits are subject to available funding.