Repaying Federal Direct Loans
Ready for repayment? Shasta College has partnered with ECMC to provide students hands on assistance in helping manage their Federal Direct Loans. ECMC is a non-profit service dedicated to helping students manage educational loans.
Leaving Shasta College? Remember to complete the following steps
Loan Exit Counseling is Required
Exit counseling is required when you graduate, transfer, or withdraw. Exit Counseling must be completed at https://studentaid.gov/exit-counseling/.
Start Repaying Your Student Loan
The federal government provides a range of flexible repayment options for Direct Loan recipients. For more information on loan repayment and your options visit https://studentaid.gov/h/manage-loans.
Federal Direct Loan Repayment & Free Loan Management
Need assistance in entering a repayment plan and not sure where to start? Shasta College has partnered with ECMC to provide students hands on assistance in helping manage their Federal Direct Loans.
ECMC is a non-profit service dedicated to helping students manage educational loans. To contact an Advisor, email or web chat, or call 1-844-782-2333.
Student Loan Empowerment Network offers a new self-help video series for student borrowers. Borrowers can learn basic tips for understanding their loans and available options. For those who need further help, free one-to-one counseling is available for California residents through community-based nonprofits and legal aid organizations.
Borrowers can access support and information by visiting studentloanhelp.dfpi.ca.gov or by calling (888) 774-2227.
Helpful Videos:
- Know What Type of Loans You Have (YouTube)
- How to Use Studentaid.gov (YouTube)
- Who's who in the federal loan system (YouTube)
- Federal student loan repayment options (YouTube)
- Loan Forgiveness and Relief Programs (YouTube)
- Dealing with Default (YouTube)
Review Your Student Loan Information and History
The Federal Student Aid website is the U.S. Department of Education's (ED's) central database for student aid, including student loans. Visit https://studentaid.gov/h/manage-loans to review your grant, loan, and enrollment data.