Exit Counseling
Anytime you finish a program, leave school, or are no longer enrolled at least half-time, exit counseling is required.
Exit Counseling
Exit counseling is completed at studentaid.gov.
This on-line tutorial will take approximately 30 minutes. You will be required to use your StudentAid.gov to access the site. If you no longer have your StudentAid.gov account, you may request a duplicate through the FSA website.
- Go to the Federal Student Loans web site at studentaid.gov and sign in with your personal information.
- Click on “Loan Repayment” then under “Prepare and Apply” select “Loan Exit Counseling”.
- Choose “I am and Undergraduate Student” or “I am a Graduate Student.
- The next several pages will recap your balances and review various loan topics, including understanding your loans, planning to repay and avoiding default. There will also be tools to help you estimate your income and expenses and to help you establish a budget. Throughout the review, there will be various questions to answer regarding the information that was in each section.
- Upon completion of the above, you will receive a summary page stating that you have satisfied the federal requirement for exit counseling.
- You may now review and print the Borrowers Rights and Responsibilities information.
- To identify your Loan Servicer, visit your “Account Dashboard”, click on “Menu”, scroll to the bottom of the page and select “View Loan Servicer Details”.
Financial Aid And Student Accounts
At a Glance
FAFSA: Your Key to Funding College
Each fall, the FAFSA becomes available on October 1, allowing undergraduate and graduate students to begin planning their financial aid for the next academic year. At Valpo, financial aid awards are reviewed and processed on a rolling basis once your admission application and FAFSA are received, giving you earlier insight into your college costs. Indiana-based undergraduates who wish to be considered for state grant funding must complete the FAFSA no later than April 15.
Choose Your Pathway
Information for:
Supporting Your Valpo Journey
At Valpo, our Student Financial Services team is here to help you navigate aid and student accounts with personalized support. Student Financial Services consists of the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of Student Accounts:
Office of Financial Aid
Kretzmann Hall, Suite 103
1700 Chapel Drive,
Valparaiso, IN 46383
The Office of Financial Aid helps students and families find the best path to funding a Valpo education. From completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and exploring scholarships, to reviewing your aid offer and understanding loan options, our team is with you every step of the way. We’re committed to making a Valpo education attainable for every student we serve.
Office of Student Accounts
Kretzmann Hall, Room 137
1700 Chapel Drive,
Valparaiso, IN 46383
The Office of Student Accounts is your resource for the financial details that come with being a Valpo student. That includes tuition and fee billing, payment plans, refunds, and e-bill access for students, and authorized payers. Whether you need to make a payment, set up a payment plan, or check on your account, we are happy to help.