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Applying for a Government Loan


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Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1

Please review the online booklet, Your Federal Student Loans: Learn the Basics and Manage Your Debt to learn about the difference between private and government student loans, how much to borrow, how to manage your debt and repay loans successfully, and the consequences of default.

  
Step 2

Complete the Westminster Financial Aid Application:
     2011-2012 Financial Aid Application

 Submit Paper Copy
Step 3

Complete the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA) available on-line.  Westminster's ID for reporting purposes is G03393.

 Submit Form On-line
Step 4

Complete the Verification Worksheet:
     2011-2012 Verification Worksheet

 Submit Paper Copy
Step 5

Attach a copy of your:
1. signed Federal Income Tax Return (1040 or equivalent); submit the 2010 Tax Return for the 2011-2012 academic year

2. your W-2 Forms (from your employer).

If you did not keep a copy of the tax return, request a Tax Transcript from the Internal Revenue Service (phone 800-829-1040) or a copy from your tax preparer.  You must submit a signed, legible copy. 

If you are not filing taxes, complete the non-tax
filer's statement on the Verification Worksheet.

 Submit Paper Copies
Step 6

First-time borrowers through Westminster only:
Direct Sub/Unsubsidized Loan: Complete the
Master Promissory Note for Direct Loans.

Graduate PLUS Loan borrowers: Complete the
Master Promissory Note for Graduate PLUS Loans
if you are seeking additional loan funds in excess of the total amount allowable from Direct (subsidized and un-subsidized) Loans. (Do not complete the "Plus Request Process" on the StudentLoans.gov website).

Submit Form On-line
Step 7

Submit the Westminster Loan Application,
Verification Form, 2010 Federal Income Tax Return and W-2(S)
to the Financial Aid Office prior to the beginning date of the term(s) that you want your loan to cover.

  
Step 8 First-time borrowers through Westminster only: complete online loan Entrance Counseling (via StudentsLoans.gov) Submit On-line


Forms submitted as paper copies (Westminster Loan Application, Verification Form and Tax Return materials) should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office. Results of forms submitted on-line (FAFSA and Master Promissory Note, if applicable) will be sent directly to the Financial Aid Office.

Due Dates: Forms submitted as paper copies should be submitted by the due date for the relevant term or semester as indicated on the Westminster Loan Application or here. Forms submitted on-line should be completed at least one week before the relevant due date to ensure timely receipt of that information by the Financial Aid Office.