How to Apply for a Federal Direct Loan
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Getting through the loan process is not hard, but it is pretty detailed. The following is a list of the requirements for obtaining your student loans.
- Complete your Loan Counseling - Please note that you'll need your FSA ID or your email and your password to sign in!
- Complete your Master Promissory Note (MPN) - Again, you will need your FSA ID or email and password to complete this step.
- Accept your student loans by going to Banner Web at myvsu.valdosta.edu and do the following:
- Select "Banner"
- Click on "Financial Aid Application Menu"
- Select "Review/Accept Federal Loan Offers"
- Click on "Student Services & Financial Aid"
- Select "Financial Aid"
- Select "My Award Information"
- Select "Award By Aid Year"
- Choose "Aid Year Aug 20xx to Jul 20xx"
- Click on "Accept Award Offer"
- Enter and Submit the Amount to Accept or Accept All Offers and Submit
NOTE: If you are accepting uneven term amounts (more than a $1 difference) OR one term only, then please visit https://valdosta.verifymyfafsa.com and follow these instructions below:
- Click the “Requests” link in the top/right corner of the page.
- Click on the Federal Direct Loan Request form option.
- Briefly explain why you are wishing to complete this form.
- Fully complete the form that has been generated. Be sure to click the “SUBMIT” and “FINISH” buttons after completing and signing the form.
Loans
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University Center
Entrance #6 & #7
Room 1400
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, Georgia 31698 -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.333.5935
Monday-Thursday: 8 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 8 am - 3 pm