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Federal Stafford and PLUS Loan Information
Loans are available to students who have applied for Federal Student Aid and who show
financial need as indicated on the student’s Student Aid Report (SAR). To apply,come by the Financial Aid Office. Additional information and loan eligibility will be discussed at that time.
There are two types of Federal Stafford loans:
Subsidized Stafford Loan
- Eligibility is based upon unmet need.
- Interest does not begin accrual until after the student graduates or withdraws from school.
- Freshman students $3,500 maximum
- Sophomore students (32 or more completed credit hours) - $4,500 maximum
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Unsubsidized Staff Loans are available to all students, regardless of family income.
PLUS loans
PLUS loans are available to parents of dependent students who need additional funding.
Entrance Counseling for New Borrowers
If you are choosing to accept a Federal Subsidized or Unsubsidized Stafford Loan and you have never had one of these types of loans at this institution before, you must complete Entrance Counseling. You can complete this requirement on the web at www.mapping-your-future.org. This must be done prior to the first disbursement of your loan.
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