Federal Direct Loans

Eligible students and their parents may borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the cost of their college education. Federal loans include Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and Direct PLUS Loans. These loans require the completion of the FAFSA. Once approved for a federal loan, the student borrower must complete Entrance Counseling and the student (and parent for a Direct PLUS Loan) must sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN).