Loan Requirement Instructions

Direct Student Loans
How to Apply

  • To apply for a Federal Direct Student Loan, you must first file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov  
  • Students will be automatically be offered a student loan when their financial aid is reviewed. Students will need to accept/decline the loan online through the Student Portal.
  • All first time (first year and transfer) or re-admitted students at NCCC will need to complete an online Direct Loan Entrance Counseling session.  This is an online tutorial which reviews your rights and responsibilities as a Federal Direct Loan Borrower.
  • Students will also need to complete a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN).  If you are transferring from a Direct Loan school and previously borrowed at that institution, you should NOT need to complete a new Direct Loan MPN.

Entrance Counseling is completed online at https://studentaid.gov/entrance-counseling/ 
The MPN is completed online at https://studentaid.gov/mpn/subunsub/landing 

Disbursements

The U.S. Department of Education will pay your student loan funds through NCCC. Your loans will be disbursed in two equal installments, fall and spring semesters.  Each semester, once enrollment is confirmed after census and your attendance has been reported.  Enrollment confirmation will start during the 7th week.  First-Time students will have a 30 day waiting period.

Your loan money must first be applied to your school account to pay for tuition, fees and other school charges. If loan money remains as a credit, you can receive the funds the Student Business Office. 

Repayment 

Information on repayment of your student loans, visit https://studentaid.gov/h/manage-loans?src=ft 

Direct Parent PLUS Loan

Parents of dependent students enrolled at least on a half-time basis, six or more credit hours, can apply for a Federal Direct PLUS loan through the Federal Direct Loan Program. Parent borrowers must have good credit histories or an endorser: someone willing to repay the loan if the parent borrower fails to do so.

Before you can receive a Direct PLUS Loan, you must complete a Direct PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note (Direct PLUS Loan MPN), which explains all of the terms and conditions of Direct PLUS Loans and constitutes your legally binding agreement to repay all Direct PLUS Loans that you receive under the Direct PLUS Loan MPN. You will have an opportunity to complete the Direct PLUS Loan MPN after you complete the Direct PLUS Loan Application.

Apply for a Parent PLUS Loan online at https://studentaid.gov/plus-app/parent/landing 

Private Loans

Banks and other financial institutions offer private institutional loans to help with the cost of your education. These loans are not guaranteed student loans and are generally based on income and credit history. Interest rates and fees are set by each individual lender. Most students would be required to have a cosigner to obtain one of these private loans.

If you’re considering taking out a private educational loan, you should research each individual program carefully. These loans are generally at a higher interest rate and you should consider them only as a last alternative, after you have explored all federal aid options. To explore some of your Private Loan options, please visit www.elmresources.com