William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
Glenville State cooperates directly with the U.S. Department of Education in securing these loans and the FAFSA is required.
Loan amounts can vary depending on the student’s grade level and other aid awarded. The interest rate is variable. Subsidized loans are interest free while the student is in school. However, interest begins accumulating on unsubsidized loans at the time of disbursement. An origination fee is charged on all of the loans. View more information on Direct Loans at www.direct.ed.gov
Effective July 1, 2013 eligibility for the Direct Subsidized Loan will be limited for new borrowers (that is, students who receive their first loan on or after July 1, 2013). New borrowers may receive, in total subsidized loans, up to 150 percent of the published length of the student's current educational program.. For example if the student is in a 2-year degree program, the student could receive subsidized loans for 3 years. Once the student reaches that limit, he or she may borrow only unsubsidized loans, and interest begins to accrue on the student's outstanding subsidized loan.
Students must sign a promissory note which may be done online at www.studentloans.gov using their Department of Education PIN number. The notes may also be mailed to the student. Loan counseling is required and may be done online at www.studentloans.gov using the student’s PIN number, or may be done in person at the school.
You will begin repayment six months after graduation, dropping to less than half-time enrollment, or withdrawing from school. Deferments may be granted if you re-enroll at a later date, and other types of deferments may be available by contacting the Servicing Center of your loan.
Students may view their cumulative loan information and Loan Servicing Center contact information on the National Student Loan Data Systems (NSLDS) website at www.nslds.ed.gov. This can be done by using identifiers and following the instructions on the website. The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. It receives data from schools, agencies that guaranty loans, the Direct Loan program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs. NSLDS provides a centralized, integrated view of all Title IV loans and grants that are tracked through their entire cycle; from aid approval through closure. Click here for more information about this site.
To learn more about managing your student loans, visit http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans.
Private Student Loans
Private student loans are obtained through a lending institution, used to pay for educational expenses. The Private Loans and eligibility amounts must be certified by a Financial Aid Administrator at the school. Students may seek these opportunities through several lenders. Students should maximize their federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans before pursuing a private loan. Click here for more information on private loans.
Parent PLUS Loans
Parent PLUS loans are loans that a parent may borrow for their dependent student. The parent completes a separate application, and the Financial Aid Office certifies eligibility and sends the loan request to the processing center for a credit history check. If credit is approved, the parent completes a master promissory note electronically at www.studentloans.gov. If credit is denied, the dependent student can then apply for the “additional” unsubsidized loan. The interest rate is fixed at 7.9% for the Parent PLUS Loan. Repayment begins after the loan is fully disbursed to the student’s account, or payment can be deferred while the student is enrolled at least half time.
More detailed information on Parent PLUS Loans may be viewed at http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/types/loans/plus.
An Application for the Parent PLUS Loan may be printed from the Glenville State website, completed and returned to the Financial Aid Office.
Click here for more information about loan options.