Federal Loan Application Process

In order for your loan application to be processed you must have received your award letter from the Office of Financial Aid and completed the following steps:

Step 1
Compare Lender Benefits
Take this opportunity to compare each lender’s benefits before making your lender decision on the Federal Stafford Loan Application.

Step 2
Federal Stafford Loan Application

Step 3
Stafford Entrance Counseling
U.S. Department of Education regulations require all first time borrowers of Federal Stafford Loans at a university or college to complete Entrance Loan Counseling. If this is your first time applying for a loan with Hinds Community College you must complete the entrance counseling process.

Step 4
Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note
A promissory note is a binding legal document that lists the conditions and terms under which your money will be disbursed. Promissory notes are good for a maximum of ten years as long as the same lender is used at the same institution.

Please note if you have not completed a promissory note with your lender loan funds will not be disbursed.

Important Student Loan Information
• To check the status of your student loan
• 2008 Federal Loan Credit Balance /Disbursements Calendar
• 2007 Federal Loan Credit Balance /Disbursements Calendar
• A student must be enrolled in at least six (6) semester hours at the time of disbursement
and all admissions requirements must be completed (please check with the Office of Admissions).
• All first time borrowers at Hinds Community College must complete an Entrance Counseling Form before any money will be disbursed.
• Student must complete a Master Promissory note with lender before loan funds can be disbursed.

Click here for more information on Federal Student Loans


 


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Last Updated: 7/21/08