Alabama - Guidance to Apply for Student Loan

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To get guidance to apply for student’s loan in Alabama, the applicant has to make the application through online by completing the FAFSA form by login to link.
2. The applicant has to click “Start here” menu, and select either he/she is a student, parent or a preparer.
3. After selecting, the applicant has to login in with their FSA id and password if the applicant doesn’t have an account, he/she can create a new FSA id by clicking on Create FSA id.
4. Fill out student’s personal information such as Name, Date of Birth, etc.
5. Add list of schools the applicant considering. Applicant can add 10 schools at a time.
6. Make sure the applicant has attached all the required documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. Next section is regarding the dependency status. If the applicant is an independent student, they can skip the parent’s information in the section. If the applicant is a dependent student fill out parent information in the section, then provide financial information.
8. After that sign & submit FAFSA form. For this on the sign and submit page select “other options to sign and submit”. and select “Print a signature page” and print the application form for your reference.
9. There is no service Fee for applying student loan.
10. The authority will review the application and contact the applicant within 7-10 days.
11. If the application is processed, applicant will receive a copy of Student Aid report (SAP) and SAR is also sent to the colleges that are listed in FAFSA.
12. Applicant should contact the financial aid office at the college to find out anything us needed additionally.

Note:

• The applicant has to submit the copy of application form to the financial aid office at the school you are planning to attend the course either directly or by mail.
• Before receive the loan fund the applicant has to complete the entrance counselling, for ensure the applicant understand the terms and conditions of the loan and right and responsibilities.
  

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Required Documents

• Loan agreement/Master promissory note (MPN)
• Application form
• Applicant’s social security number
• If the applicant is a dependant student parents social security number is required
• If applicant have driver’s license, number is required
• If the applicant is not a U.S citizen alien registration number is needed
• Federal tax information or tax returns including W-2 information, for the applicant (and spouse if married) and if the applicant is dependent student details of parents.
• Records of untaxed income of the applicant like child support received, non-educational benefits
• Information regarding cash, savings account, investments.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

FEDERAL STUDENT AID DEPARTMENT
Federal Student Aid Information Centre (FSAIC)
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–midnight Eastern time (ET)Saturday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ET/Sunday: 12 p.m.–6 p.m. ET
Tel: 1-800-433-3243
Contact details link
Support centre link
Federal student aid regional offices link

Eligibility

• Applicant should have financial need.
• Applicant should be a US citizen or non-citizen enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate programme at college or career school.
• Applicant have a valid social security number.
• Applicant Should maintain satisfactory academic performance.
  

Fees

There is no service fee for applying student loan.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The processing to apply for student loan takes up to 7 to 10 days.

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Instructions

• Borrow only what you need for school related expense.
• Applicant should understand the terms of loan and keep copies of loan documents.
• Make repayment without delay.
• Maintain a relation with loan service.
  

Required Information

• Student’s information
  • Name & address
  • E-mail address
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Citizenship
  • Visa type
  • Expected starting date of study
  • List of colleges & Universities
  • Marital status
• Parents information
  • Current marital status
  • Name & Address
  • Age
  • Occupation
  • List of family members & Education information
• Financial information (Income from all sources)
• Asset information (Money value of assets)
• Expenses
• Expected support for educational expenses
• Student’s signature
• Parents signature
  

Need for the Document

Student’s loan provides financial assistance to students, for meeting their educational expenses.

Information which might help

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

There are four types of Direct Loans available:

• Direct Subsidized Loans - undergraduate students are eligible for apply it.
• Direct Unsubsidized Loans - undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, are eligible for this.
• Direct PLUS Loans - graduate or professional students and parents of dependent undergraduate students are eligible for this loan .
• Direct Consolidation Loans are for all eligible federal students.
• Eligibility is not based on financial need, but a credit check is required. Borrowers who have an adverse credit history must meet additional requirements to qualify.