Loan Programs

An educational loan will help open the door to a student’s future. Making informed, well thought-out decisions regarding finances while in college is one important key to ensuring that this and many other doors remain open.

Loans are a form of financial aid that must be repaid with interest. Loans provide monetary assistance through participating lenders, colleges, the federal government and other organizations. Loan funds are to be used for educational purposes and must be repaid.

The main purpose of this section is to provide you with a quick summary of the different types of loans available to students and parents. All new federal student loans are administered and funded by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Federal Direct Loans). Students and parents may find information regarding Federal Direct Loans by visiting the Loans page of ED's Federal Student Aid website, or by contacting the college’s financial aid office.