Federal Direct Loans
Requirements
To request and self-certify a loan, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- You completed the
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- You registered for a minimum of six credits for each term.
- You received and reviewed your award letter on your
eServices account
- You are not currently on financial aid suspension
Important things to consider
You can only submit an online Loan Request once before the start of a semester. Be certain of the amount you want before you request your loan. Changes to any loan request made after your initial request can only be made with the
Request for Direct Loan Adjustment (PDF). Your loan may also require proration (a reduced amount you are eligible to borrow) if you are in your final semester or are enrolled in a program less than 24 credits in length. If you are completing the Master Promissory Note and/or Entrance Counseling the same day you submit a loan request, it will take up to two weeks to certify.
How to submit a loan request
Log into your
eServices account. On the left side, select “Financial Aid”, then “Loans” Follow the instructions for self-certification.
Loan processing flow and time frames
After requesting your loan, it will be certified by the Financial Aid Office and your loan servicer will mail you a disclosure statement including the disbursement dates. Funds start applying to student accounts during the third week of classes. If you are a first-time loan borrower, there is a 30-day delay on the first disbursement. Any excess funds are sent to students with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc.
Adjusting or canceling a loan
If you have requested a Direct loan and want to make an adjustment or cancel the loan, do not return to the online request. You must complete the Loan Adjustment Form and submit it to the One Stop. You can download the
Request for Direct Loan Adjustment (PDF) or pick one up in the One Stop.
Transfer students
Saint Paul College requires students to complete Entrance Loan Counseling at Saint Paul College to receive a Direct loan regardless if it has been completed at another school. Complete Entrance Loan Counseling at
https://studentaid.gov/.
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