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That's why we offer Federal Stafford loans for students and Federal PLUS loans for parents/stepparents. If your financial aid award letter calls for a federal loan, stop by or call us for an application. At Western you'll get —
- Low rates on federal student loans
- Fast turnaround on your loan application
- Free telephone access to your loan information
- Personal assistance that you've come to expect from Western
Get your federal student loan where you are more than a customer. Get it at your Western Credit Union, where you're one of the Owners.
Countdown to College: A list to help you prepare
This calendar gives a broad overview of the important tasks your child will need to complete as college approaches.
September
Narrow college choices and visit the campuses of top picks.
October/November
Start sending out applications to top college picks. Intensify financial aid search. Request financial aid information from the colleges on your child's short list, try to attend financial aid workshops.
Pay close attention to deadlines and procedures for applying for financial aid.
Contact Western for advice on how to fund your child's education.
December/January
Submit admissions applications before deadlines.
Get a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from your child's high school counselor, a college financial aid office or from the Department of Education's Web site by clicking here.
Pay close attention to the instructions and deadlines.
February/March
Become familiar with all admissions, financial aid and scholarship deadlines.
Quickly respond to information requests from college admissions and financial aid offices.
File the FAFSA as soon as your income tax returns (and your child's return, if applicable) are complete.
April/May
Make final decision on which school your child will be attending.
June/July/August
Confirm that colleges have received your child's high school transcripts.
Confirm in person or over the phone that admission and application information is complete.
Attend college orientation.
Plan financial budget for the upcoming year.
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