Student Financial Services
Welcome to the Financial Aid Office
As an integral part of the One Stop Student Financial and Registrar Services Office, the Financial Aid Office is responsible for awarding federal, state, and institutional financial aid and advising students and families regarding their options for financing their education.
Our financial aid staff is dedicated to supporting you throughout the process, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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Federal Direct Student Loans are low interest rate federal loans offered to students attending accredited colleges and universities.
- The student is the borrower of this type of loan and these loans must be repaid.
- The type of Federal Direct Student Loan and the amount for which a student is eligible, will be listed in your financial aid award if you filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- The Federal Direct Student Loan does not go into repayment until you have dropped below half-time, six months after you leave school (your grace period) and during periods of deferment (a postponement of loan payments).
Requirements
In order for a Federal Direct Student Loan to be applied to your student account, new loan borrowers are required to complete two important steps prior toreceiving their first disbursement.
Step 1: Complete Student Loan Entrance Counseling – This is a federal requirement. It is a learning tool that is designed to provide you with some financial literacy and lets you know your rights and responsibilities as a federal student loan borrower.
Step 2: Sign a Master Promissory Note – Complete the application and sign a Promissory Note for your Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Student Loan. Signing the Promissory Note indicates your commitment to repay the loans you borrow.
Both requirements are completed online at studentaid.gov.
Review your payment options below and decide which payment method works best for you and your family.
PAY ONLINE
Electronic Check (e-check): Requires a valid bank routing number and account number for a personal checking or savings account. There is no service fee for using e-check.
Credit/Debit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express): Please note that credit/debit card payments are subject to a 2.85% service fee.
PAY BY MAIL
Payments can be mailed directly to the University. All checks should be made payable to the University of New Haven, include the student name and ID number, and be sent to:
University of New Haven
One Stop – Bursar’s Office
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
MONTHLY INSTALLMENT PLAN
The University offers an interest-free monthly installment option which consists of five (5) payments each semester. The cost to enroll is $50 per semester.
Fall Plan: July through November
Spring Plan: December through April
Further information on how to enroll in the plan can be found here.
LOAN OPTIONS
Federal Direct Plus Loan
- Parent Plus Loan – For parent of dependant undergraduate student.
- Graduate Plus Loan – For graduate students only.
Private Alternative Loan
- A private, credit-based loan borrowed by the student (undergraduate or graduate) and may require a credit worthy cosigner.
Further information regarding your loan options can be found through the links below.
Bergami Hall
Phone: 203-932-7315
Fax: 203-931-6050
Email: financialaid@newhaven.edu
Summer Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.