Alabama - Apply for Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Students


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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  1. The application form is available in the nearest college’s financial aid office. Here is the link to contact the office for more information Contact link
  2. The applicant should make sure to carry all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the form and attach the photocopies of the documents that are needed along with the application form before submitting.
  4. Find fee-related information under the fess section of this page.
  5. Concerned authorities will look into the application form and submitted documents before providing approval.
  6. Approval will be provided within 5-7 business days.
  7. If the approval has not been given within 5-7 business days, the applicant can visit the office to know the status of their application.


Apply Online

  1. Application is available in the following link
  2. If the applicant is a student click on “I am a student and want to access the FAFSA form”.
  3. If the applicant is a parent click on “I am parent filling out a FAFSA form a student”.
  4. If the applicant is helping a student’s click on “I am preparer helping a student fill out his or her FAFSA form”
  5. If the applicant is an existing user, they can log in directly using their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
  6. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create an FSA ID” option.
  7. A pop-up will appear, select “Exit FAFSA Form”. A new window will appear here the applicant has to select “Get Started” for registration.
  8. While registering, the applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on the “Submit” button.
  9. Once the registration is successful, the applicant can log in with their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
  10. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
  11. The applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
  12. The applicant should make sure to upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
  13. Necessary documents can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  14. Finally, the applicant has to click on the “Log in” button.
  15. The fee for this procedure can be paid online.
  16. After getting approval from concerned authorities, loan settlement will be provided within 5-7 business days.


Apply Through App

  1. The app is available in the following iPhone link and Android link
  2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can log in directly using their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
  3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create an account” option.
  4. A pop-up will appear select “Exit FAFSA Form”. A new window will appear here the applicant has to select “Get Started” for registration.
  5. While registering, the applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on the “Submit” button.
  6. Once the registration is successful, applicant can log in with their “FSA ID Username, Email, or Mobile Phone” and “Password”.
  7. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
  8. Applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
  9. Applicant should make sure to upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
  10. Finally, the applicant has to click on the “Log in” button.
  11. The fee for this procedure can be paid online. For more details Link
  12. After getting approval from concerned authorities, subsidy will be provided within 5-7 business days.



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Required DocumentsEdit

The lists of documents that are necessary for application process are:

  • A Certificate that includes School Name
  • A Certificate that includes Personal Information
  • A Certificate that includes Employer's Information
  • Social Security number (The applicant’s and their parents)
  • Driver’s license number
  • Alien Registration number (if not a U.S Citizen)



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Location: Alabama
Address:
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-6010
Contact link

EligibilityEdit

  • Undergraduate Students
  • Graduate Students
  • Professional degree students
  • The applicant should be under the age of 24 or enrolled in college part-time at the time of your parent's or guardian's death.
  • The applicant parent or guardian served in the United States Armed Forces and died as a result of military service in Iraq or Afghanistan following the events of 9/11.



FeesEdit

  • The applicant may pay 4% of their loan amount.



ValidityEdit

  • Federal Direct PLUS Loan for students has ten years Validity Period signed by their parents.



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Processing TimeEdit

  • Processing time for this procedure is 5-7 business days.



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InstructionsEdit

  • The Applicant has to complete counselling and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN).
  • The applicant also has to sign an Agreement to Serve or Repay (Agreement) each year from the day of the applicant application.



Required InformationEdit

The information needed to be filled in the application form are listed below:

  • First Name
  • Middle Initial
  • Last Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Social Security Number
  • Phone Number
  • State of Legal Residence
  • Email address
  • Home address
  • Status of US Citizen
  • High school completion status
  • College degree information
  • College grade information
  • Work-study information
  • Gender
  • Driver license number
  • Foster youth information (if any)
  • Parent’s High school information
  • Possession or sale of illegal drugs information
  • Marital status
  • Household size information
  • Income tax information



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Federal Direct PLUS Loan helps Students to Pay for College or any Career School.



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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

  • Federal Direct PLUS Loan also helps educational expenses for Students not enrolled in other financial Aid.



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