Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible Americans benefit from federal financial assistance--grants, loans, and work-study programs for education beyond high school. By championing the promise of postsecondary education, the office upholds its value as a force for greater inclusion in American society and for the continued vitality of America as a nation. The "Direct Loan Entrance Counseling Guide" provides an overview of the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program including information students will need to successfully repay the federal student loans they will be eligible to receive to help pay for college costs.