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Map of MI Student Aid's Outreach Regions
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MI Student Aid Publications for Academic Year 2021-22 are available for digital download. Print versions are also available for order.
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP)
Michigan Alternative Student Loan Program (MI-LOAN)
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December 2, 2022
Federal Student Aid posted Fresh Start Initiative Guidance to Guaranty Agencies (GA). The link below informs the GAs of their obligations regarding the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans that are in default in accordance with the Fresh Start Initiative.
Fresh Start Initiative Guidance to Guaranty Agencies (GAs)
December 1, 2022
The Michigan Guaranty Agency (MGA) student loan portfolio is now fully serviced by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). PHEAA can assist with:
Questions regarding your defaulted student loan account should be directed to the collections unit at 800-214-9320.
Questions regarding loans in repayment should be directed to your loan servicer or the Default Prevention Unit at 800-445-0216.
November 22, 2022
The student loan payment pause is extended until the U.S. Department of Education is permitted to implement the debt relief program or the litigation is resolved. Payments will restart 60 days later. If the debt relief program has not been implemented and the litigation has not been resolved by June 30, 2023 - payments will resume 60 days after that date. Visit the link below for updates.
COVID-19 Emergency Relief and Federal Student Aid
On August 17, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education announced the Fresh Start initiative. The links below have additional information.
There are several student loan servicers in Michigan making it difficult to keep track of them all.
In certain situations, you can have your federal student loan forgiven, canceled, or discharged. Find out whether you qualify due to your job or other circumstances.
Many student loan debt relief companies charge a fee to provide services that you can take care of yourself for free by contacting your loan servicer. At no cost, your loan servicer may be able to help you lower your monthly loan payment; change your repayment plan; consolidate multiple federal student loans; see if you qualify for loan forgiveness or other programs; and may be able to help you work toward getting your loans out of default.
For more information, contact us.
ABOUT THE MICHIGAN GUARANTY AGENCY (MGA)
The Michigan Guaranty Agency (MGA) administers the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) which includes the Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program, the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Program, the Federal PLUS Loan Program, and the Federal Consolidation Loan Program. It does so by guaranteeing the purchase of defaulted loans from FFELP lenders across Michigan. During its more than 45-year history with FFELP, MGA has guaranteed over $14 billion in loans. Beginning July 1, 2010, no new loans are guaranteed under FFELP, however, MGA continues to oversee outstanding loans, process claims, and collect default payments.
MGA also provides services to postsecondary institutions that include outreach activities aimed at postsecondary students and other training opportunities. Services to borrowers are done through borrower information programs, financial literacy training, and customer assistance with all aspects of repayment.