Student Loans

Sometimes grants, scholarships and other financial assistance is just not enough. Student loans provide the opportunity to have additional funds available to the student while in school. You must be in good standing with the Standard of Academic Progress to be eligible for a loan at SVCC. If you are in denial or probation you are not eiligible for a loan unless an appeal has been submitted and approved. Click below to find out more information about student loans.

With the start of the 2009-2010 Academic Year all incoming freshman will be required to use the Direct Loan Process. Direct Loans are processed through SVCC with the Federal Government. Your will use the processes below to process your request. Instead of selecting a lender you will select Direct Loan for your lender. You will be required to complete a Master Promissory Note with the federal government using the connection supplied in the loan process.

Loan Process - Information on loans, the process and regulations

Loan Process Flowchart - Flowchart showing how loans are processed

Student Loan Code of Conduct - Code of Conduct regarding student loans, SVCC and lenders.

Stafford Loans (for students) - Apply for your Stafford Loan (Direct Loan) here

        Should I Pay Interest Now or Later? - Before you sign your MPN read this!

PLUS Loans (for parents) - Parents apply for your PLUS Loan (Direct Loan) here

Alternative Loans - Information on Alternative/Private loans and policy