Regarding informing my school about the aid that I will accept, what should I do if I am offered help through a printed offer?
You might have to sign the offer and mail it back to the school
I understand.  I have another question about the Direct PLUS Loans for Parents.  At what point would a parent on a Direct PLUS loan get the assistance money for their daughter's school?
The school will give out the loan money by crediting it to the child’s school account to pay tuition, fees, room, board, and other authorized charges.