Check Your Stafford Loan Application Status

Please allow at least one week for a Stafford Loan certification request to be sent to your school. After this time, you should check with your Financial Aid Office to ensure that they have received a certification request and have processed your application.

Once you have completed the Stafford Loan application, you may still need additional funds to cover the entire cost of your education. Please follow the links links below to learn more about other student loans and our scholarship programs.

Private Student Loans

private student loan can be used to help cover additional education related expenses not covered by federal aid. Use it to help cover expense such as tutors, laptops, books, and travel. With competitive rates and zero fees, a private student loan is a great option to help complete your financial aid package.

Learn More About Private Student Loans

Federal PLUS Loan Program

The Federal PLUS loan program is a great supplement to the federal Stafford Loan and a viable alternative if you have been declined for, or choose not to take a private loan.

Lean More About the PLUS Loan for Parents

Be on the Hunt for Scholarships

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Start Building Strong Credit

Because of the lack of basic credit education in high school, what students don't know will eventually hurt them. As a new college student, just a few missteps and your blank credit report can suddenly be a bad credit report.

• Student Credit Guide
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