user: What is the difference between a federal student loan and a private loan?[NEWLINE]agent: Are you currently seeking a loan to help you with college expenses?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am about to apply soon and need to get more information beforehand[NEWLINE]agent: You should consider federal loans in the first instance[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What is the process involved for me to get a federal student loan?[NEWLINE]agent: Have you considered this federal loan for long or do you know all of the features that are involved?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, I am strongly considering taking out a federal student loan[NEWLINE]agent: The process begins with you completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA form. There is more information held on our website to help you through this[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: What type of loan will I be given if I am granted financial aid?[NEWLINE]agent: It is quite likely that you will receive a student loan as part of the package. There are two types of student loans, federal and private and you should inform yourself of the differences between the two[NEWLINE]user: Who decides what type of student loan I am offered?