Step 4: Apply for Loans
Your loan eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When you receive your award package, there will be a list of all the loans for which you are eligible as well as the funds available per loan. You may choose to borrow any, all or none of the loan funds. Always make sure you understand the terms of any loan you are considering.
If you have questions about your packet or need to borrow more loan funds than you see listed on your award letter, contact our office. You may be eligible for alternative loan options.
Note for current students: The lender for the Federal Direct Stafford and PLUS loans is now the U.S. Department of Education —
not a bank or financial institution. Due to this change in loan processing, ALL Stafford borrowers must complete a new Master Promissory Note for 2009-10. This can be completed online by following the appropriate link below.
Specific loan instructions
Follow the instructions for the specific type of loan you are authorizing.