Financial Aid
How to Apply for Federal Stafford Loans and Federal PLUS Loans

To apply for federal loan programs (Stafford Loan and PLUS), the student must:

1. Have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available on www.fafsa.ed.gov and make sure it is sent to Cedar Valley College (federal school code 014035);
2. Register for at least 6 credit hours on or before the 12th class day of each Fall and Spring semester;
3. Maintain at least half-time enrollment (6 credit hours) and certified as attending those classes by each instructor;
4. Meet the Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress(! Coming Soon !);
5. Not be on default on any federal loans. For parent PLUS loan borrowers, the parent borrower must also not be on default on federal loans.
   In addition, beginning Fall 2005:
6. Stafford Loan borrowers must attend a Loan Counseling session to obtain a Stafford Loan application. Stafford Loan applications will no longer be available for pick-up at the front counter, counseling dates are available at the financial aid office.
7. For PLUS loan borrowers, the parent borrower must fill out a PLUS Loan Request form and submit to our office either by fax, by mail, or in person.