Your college education is a significant investment in your future, and one of the most important choices you will make in life.
Contact Us
Local Phone: (920) 686-6122
Toll-free: 800-236-4752 ext. 122
Fax: (920) 684-7082
Email: financialaid@silver.sl.edu
Upcoming Financial Aid Deadlines
- Fall 2010 Semester Aid Release Date 9/23/2010
- Spring 2011 Semester Aid Release Date 1/27/2011
- Summer 2011 Semester Aid Release Date 5/12/2011
- Fall 2011 Semester Aid Release Date 8/29/2011
- More Events
Undergraduate Education Loans
A loan is a type of financial aid that must be repaid. Students must complete an application and sign a promissory note (a legal obligation to repay) before the loan is disbursed. In addition, you may be required to participate in loan counseling prior to receiving your loan funds (Entrance Counseling), and again when you graduate or withdraw from Silver Lake College (Exit Counseling).
Students interested in loans must first file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to have eligibility determined. Your Silver Lake College Financial Aid Award letter will list your loan eligibility.
To apply for the loan eligibility listed on your Financial Aid Award Letter, borrowers must complete an on-line Loan Request and Master Promissory Note (MPN).
A processing fee will be deducted from each loan disbursement. The net loan amount will be directly credited to your Student Account.
For Federal Direct Loan information on current interest rates, required fees, and sample repayment charts, click here or go to Federal Direct Student Loan Servicing.
Federal Direct Stafford Loans
Silver Lake College students enrolled at least half time in an eligible program may receive Federal Stafford Loans. Payment on the principal balance of the loan is deferred as long as the student is enrolled at least half time.
Subsidized Stafford Loans are available to students with demonstrated financial need. Payment on principal and interest are deferred as long as the student is enrolled at least half time.
Undergraduate Annual Subsidized Stafford Loan Limits
- First Year Students (0 - 29 completed credits)$3,500
- Second Year Students (30 - 59 completed credits) $4,500
- Third and Fourth Year Students (60 - 90+ completed credits)$5,500
Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are awarded to students not eligible for the subsidized loan, and to independent students in addition to subsidized eligibility. Unsubsidized Stafford Loan limits are calculated in combination with any Subsidized Stafford Loan amounts. Interest accrues to the student while in school but may be deferred and capitalized prior to entering repayment. Independent status students and Dependent students whose parent is denied a parent PLUS Loan are eligible to borrow higher Unsubsidized Stafford Loan amounts.
Dependent Undergraduate Annual Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Limits
- First Year Students (0 - 29 completed credits)$5,500
- Second Year Students (30 - 59 completed credits)$6,500
- Third and Fourth Year Students (60 - 90+ completed credits)$7,500
Independent Undergraduate Annual Combined Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Limits
- First Year Students (0 - 29 completed credits)$9,500
- Second Year Students (30 - 59 completed credits)$10,500
- Third and Fourth Year Students (60 - 90+ completed credits)$12,500
Cumulative Maximums
Dependent undergraduates and teacher licensure students may borrow up to $31,000 (no more than $23,000 of which can be subsidized).
Independent undergraduates and teacher licensure students may borrow up to $57,500 (no more than $23,000 of which can be subsidized).
Federal Direct PLUS Loans for parents of students
The parents of dependent undergraduate students may choose to access funds through the Federal Direct PLUS Program (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students). Repayment of principal and interest begins 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed.
The maximum PLUS Loan amount in a given academic year is the difference between the total cost of attendance and any other financial aid awarded to the students. A credit check will be done prior to loan approval.
Non-Federal (Alternative) Loan Programs
In addition to the federal loan programs, various private lenders offer education loans that may supplement other financial aid or assist students who are not eligible for federal loans. These include loans to students with and without co-signers. You may find more information by going directly to lender websites to learn more about their private loan programs.