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Steps to Applying for a Federal Stafford Loan

1. Complete the 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov
2. Ensure that all requested documents have been submitted and have met the Standards of Academic Policy (SAP) , and no blocks or outstanding balances on file (other than current term).
3. Contact the office to attend a mandatory entrance loan counseling session, see dates below. Alternative methods of loan counseling delivery will be considered on a case-by-case basis for true distance education students. Telecollege/Distance Education ONLY students please contact our Financial Aid Office @ efcfava@dcccd.edu for further loan counseling information.
4. During the session you will be provided with relevant information pertaining to applying and repayment of student loans.
5. You will be provided the loan request form, at the conclusion of the loan entrance session, along with the necessary steps to accept your loan (if eligible).
6. Students Loan applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours prior to the loan being certified and certified in attendance for 6 credit hours before the loan funds are fully disbursed.
7. Eastfield College’s loan process can vary; expected determination time of a loan request will be within 4-6 weeks from submission of request. Once approved, accepted by student, approved by lender and guarantor; loan funds will be disbursed according to the students enrollment level and previous borrowing history. See disbursement dates below.
8. Upon receipt of funds from lender, disbursements into student’s account can take anywhere from 7-10 business days. All students must have a disbursement method set up in eConnect to receive any remainder funds eligible, based on enrollment level and payment of tuition. Visit www.econnect.dcccd.edu for more information.
9. Loan only students (students who do not qualify for other means of aid, such as a pell grant or state aid/scholarships) are required to make payment arrangements in the cashier’s office. No loans will be certified with an outstanding balance for the term in which you are applying.
10. Address any questions or concerns to the Students Financial Aid office at 972-860-8385 or email efcfava@dcccd.edu

2008-2009 Entrance Loan Counseling Session Dates & Times