How to Apply for a Federal Direct Student Loan
Due to the recent enactment of a new federal law, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all colleges and universities must participate in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program for new federal student loans. In this program, students borrow directly from the federal government through Lorain County Community College. This includes the:
- Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
- Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
- Parental Loan to Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Loans will be awarded based on the student's maximum eligibility. If a student would like to borrow less than the maximum amount, please contact the Financial Services Center for adjustments.
Click here for full details about Federal Direct Student Loans.
Federal Direct Student Loan Application Instructions
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Apply for a FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Pin Number at http://www.pin.ed.gov/.
- Be sure to write down your Pin Number. You will need this number for other steps in this process.
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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov.
- You will be asked to enter your Pin Number.
- You will be asked to enter LCCC's Federal School Code: 003068.
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Complete the LCCC Online Stafford Loan Request form.
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 Go to www.studentloans.gov
(You will need your FAFSA Pin Number to access)
New Borrowers:
- Complete Entrance Loan Counseling
(This takes approx. 30 minutes to complete)
- Complete Financial Awareness Counseling
(This takes approx. 20-30 minutes to complete)
- Complete Master Promissory Note
(Will need driver’s license number and 2 references with complete addresses)
Returning Borrowers:
- Complete 2013-2014 Stafford Loan Request Form for Summer and Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Terms
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Log into MyCampus at www.lorainccc.edu/mycampus
After logging in, click on Student Center.
Click the details of your "To Do List" to look for documents or actions required by you.
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Confirm Your Financial Aid Award Is Correct
Under Financial Aid, click "View Financial Aid" and then select the award year to review your award summary.
- Reduce or Decline Your Student Loan
If you want to reduce or decline your student loan, you must notify Financial Services in writing.
Replace Your Student Loan with Federal Work Study
You have the option to replace your Student Loan with Federal Work Study (FWS). You must first decline your Student Loan and be enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours. A separate application is required for FWS and is available in the Financial Services Center on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center. |
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Additional Eligibility Requirements for Federal Stafford Loan Borrowers
- Must be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours for each semester you wish to borrow funds
- Must be meeting the College’s satisfactory academic progress standards
- Must be meeting all other U.S. Department of Education eligibility requirements
- At the time of disbursement, must be enrolled in and commenced attendance in a minimum of 6 credit hours.
Questions?
Lorain County Community College
Financial Services
1005 North Abbe Rd.
Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: 440-366-4034