Federal Loan Application
Federal student loans are available at Denver Seminary for eligible students who need funding in addition to grants & scholarships.
Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans
Visit our Student Loan Information page for basic information on the Federal Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan program.
How do I apply?
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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Respond to offers through the Award Letter
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The following steps are only required for students applying for federal student loans for the first time at Denver Seminary. Once complete, they are valid for the remainder of the degree and thus do not need to be completed again.
Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN)
- Complete Entrance Counseling
If an additional loan disbursement is needed after loans have already been accepted on the Award Letter, please complete a Loan Adjustement Request form (downloadable here).
Direct PLUS Loans
Federal PLUS Loans should only be utilized after eligibility for Subsidized / Unsubsidized Loans has been exhausted. Visit our Student Loan Information page for basic information on the Federal PLUS Loan program.
How do I apply?
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Submit a completed a Loan Adjustment Form (downloadable here) to the Financial Aid Office
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Complete the "PLUS Request Process" at studentloans.gov (AKA "Request a PLUS Loan")
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If this is your first time applying for a PLUS loan, complete a Graduate PLUS Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov
How much am I eligible for in a PLUS loan?
FAQ
- How do I know if the Financial Aid Office has received all of my paperwork and my file is complete?
- How many credits do I need to take to be eligible to receive federal loans?
- How do I educate myself on loan management before I commit to taking out loans?
- How are loans awarded and disbursed?
- What happens to my loans if I withdraw from classes mid-semester/term?
- How do I get loans for the winter intersession and/or summer?
- What is my "Cost of Attendance" and how does it affect my loan eligibility?
- How often do I need to take these steps to remain eligible?
- How do I request additional loans after I've already received my initial disbursement(s)?
