| E-Statements |
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View your monthly bill statements online. Go to MYL for more information.
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| ED |
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See US Department of Education.
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| Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) |
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Any transfer of funds that is initiated through electronic means, such as data transmission by computer, as distinguished from a paper based transaction, such as a check payment.
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| Eligible Non-Citizen |
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Someone who is not a US citizen but is eligible for federal student aid. Eligible non-citizens include US permanent residents who are holders of a valid visa, US nationals, holders of form I-94 who have been granted refugee or asylum status, and certain other non-citizens. Non-citizens who hold student visas or exchange visitor visas are not eligible for federal student aid.
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| Endorser |
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A person who signs the promissory note in addition to the borrower and agrees to repay the loan in the event that the borrower does not.
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| Endowment |
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Funds owned by an institution and invested to produce income to support the operation of the institution. Many educational institutions use a portion of their endowment income for financial aid.
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| Enrollment Status |
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An indication of whether you are a full-time or part-time student. Generally you must be enrolled at least half-time (and in some cases full-time) to qualify for financial aid and deferments.
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| Entitlement |
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Entitlement programs award funds to all qualified applicants. The Pell Grant is an example of such a program.
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| Entrance/Exit Interview |
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The required process (by regulation) through which the student goes after borrowing a loan. The purpose is to educate the student borrower on rights and responsibilities regarding the student loan.
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| Expected Family Contribution (EFC) |
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Amount a family is expected to contribute to a student's education. EFC is calculated based on family earnings, net assets, savings, size of family and number of students in college.
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| Extended Repayment Schedule |
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A repayment schedule available to a "new borrower" on or after October 7, 1998, with outstanding principal and interest in FFELP loans totaling more than $30,000. An extended repayment schedule may provide for standard or graduated installments over a period not to exceed 25 years.
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