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Subsidized loans should be accepted before borrowing unsubsidized loans, which begin accruing interest as soon as funds disburse to your university account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your loan funds have disbursed, you\u2019ll receive information from your Loan Servicer. They will be your main contact for making payments, qualifying for loan deferments, loan balance inquiries, and any other questions specific to your loan. If you have general questions about loans, you can contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/contact\/financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Aid Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/onestop\/finances\/loans\/\"><strong>Learn more about loans<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A loan is money you borrow to help pay for your educational expenses. You will have to pay back any loans with interest, so it\u2019s important to only accept what you need. 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