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Solano Community College 2019-2020 Direct Loan
Request Requirements
** If you attended a Smart Borrower Workshop before,
You are not required to attend again in 2019-2020.**
All students are
required to attend a Smart Borrower
Workshop prior to submitting a 2019-2020 Direct Loan
Request form.
To view the Smart Borrower Workshop schedules, please go
to:
http://www.solano.edu/financial_aid/dates.php
Students will receive a “Confirmation Form” upon successful
completion of the Smart Borrower Workshop.
Please attach the “Confirmation Form” to your Direct Loan
Request form and submit all forms in person. Please present
a photo I.D. upon submittal.
**** Direct Loan Request forms will not be accepted without the
Confirmation Form****
No Exceptions
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2019-2020
SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIRECT LOAN REQUEST FORM
NOTE: Complete the Direct Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling and sign the Master Promissory
Note prior to submitting a Loan Request. Go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action.
Students MUST submit a Complete Student Ed Plan; 4 semesters.
Please keep in mind that Direct Student Loans are Financial Aid that must be repaid.
Based on other Financial Aid received, (EOPS, Federal College Work Study, Federal
supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) the loan amount requested may not always
be the actual awarded amount.
Students must complete 24 units between each loan award and maintain SAP by earning
at least a 2.0 GPA and completing 67% of all units they attempt each semester. (Satisfactory
Academic Progress)
1. Name (Last) (First) SCC ID
2. Address Phone Number
______ _
3. City Zip Email address
4. A. Previous Borrowers: I have received previous loans at: Solano Community College (circle) or
other Colleges:
___________________________________________________________
B.
List other colleges, universities or vocational trade schools you attended or will be attending
between August 2019 and July 2020 while enrolled at Solano Community College.
Name of College
5.
This loan request is for:
Fall 2019
Spring 2020 Summer 2020
6. Expected Graduation Date at Solano Community College: Mo. Yr.
7. List any additional resources you expect to receive during this academic year:
Scholarship(s):
Other:
8. The total Loan amount I wish to request for 2019-2020 academic year is: __________________
9. Amount requesting: Subsidized $ Unsubsidized $
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**I understand that my loan award is dependent upon my budget, unmet need and other types of
financial aid that may be awarded to me. I also understand that adjustments to my subsidized and
unsubsidized requested amounts may be necessary in order to award the total amount I want to borrow.
ACADEMIC YEAR DIRECT LOAN REQUEST DEADLINES:
Fall 2019: Friday November 22, 2019 Spring 2020: Friday April 3, 2020 Summer 2020: Friday June 26, 2020
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2019-2020
SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
STUDENT LOAN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL N
OTE:
Although Solano Community College participates in the federal student loan program, we also wish
students to be mindful that borrowing a loan places you in debt and as such borrowing should be a last
resort. Please note each of the following eligibility requirements. There are no exceptions in
consideration and approval of borrowing the loan monies. Please read and initial items 1 –12.
1. All students must have a valid 2019-2020 FAFSA application on file with the Solano Community College Office of Financial
Aid, and have been PROCESSED before the Loan Request can be certified.
2. Loan borrowing is based on an eligible program of study and according to program length, therefore, each borrower is required
to have a fully developed Comprehensive Student Educational Plan (SEP) through the anticipated Completion Date.
Students may get a comprehensive SEP developed in partnership with an academic counselor. Counseling department can be
reached at (707) 864-7101. Please say you need a Comprehensive Education Plan for financial aid documents when making
your appointment.
3. According to the U.S. Department of Education ALL borrowers are required to complete a Direct Stafford Loan Entrance
Counseling. Students must go online to https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action.
Computers are available in the Solano Community College Career Center, room 403. It is not necessary to bring the printed
Proof of Completion form to the Office of Financial Aid. This will be electronically reported to us by Direct
Loan. Contact 1-800-557-7394 for any problems with completion.
4._____ All students must sign the Electronic Master Promissory Note (MPN) each time a Loan is borrowed. Students must go online
to https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action. Contact Applicant Services at 1-800-557-7394 for problems signing.
5.
All students must be enrolled in at least half-time status (6 Units) in order to apply and receive loan funds.
6. All loan applicants must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) by earning at least a 2.0 GPA and completing
67% of all units attempted each semester. **Students must earn 24 units between loan awards.
7.
Students are required to print and submit a complete loan borrowing history from the NSLDS website by
going to: https://nslds.ed.gov/nslds/nslds_SA/public/Home.do
8.
According to U.S. Department of Education guidelines, first-time enrolled students cannot receive loan benefits prior to 30
days into the semester.
9.
Borrowers who have either graduated, or dropped below 6 units are required to complete an Exit Counseling online by
choosing the Exit Counseling at https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action.
10.____ Solano Community College Does not participate with the Private Loan Programs.
11. ____
Students can expect to receive Loan funds by direct deposit on their My Solano Higher One debit card within five business
days from the date of loan disbursement, or up to 7 business days if direct deposit via personal bank account.
12. ____
Effective July 1, 2013 there is a 3 year Subsidized Loan limit for first time borrowers.
Please notify the Office of Admissions & Records of any changes to your mailing address, as My Solano debit
cards are mailed to the student’s current mailing address shown on Solano Community Colleges system.
Public Law 102-26 grants the Dean of Financial Aid at Solano Community College the authority to refuse to certify
approval of a loan. As such, failure to complete the requirements could result in the delay of loan approval or result
in denial of loan borrowing at Solano Community College.
I certify that I have read the above and understand that I cannot acquire a loan without meeting all of the requirements.
Students Signature Date
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Loan Fact Sheet 2019-2020
(Failure to complete items 1 – 6 will result in Loan disbursement delays)
** Please read and INITIAL items 1 – 6.
______1.Attend a Smart Borrower Workshop (not required if attended before) and submit the
CONFIRMATION FORM: for dates and times the workshop is held go to:
http://www.solano.edu/financial_aid/dates.php
______2. COMPLETE THE LOAN ENTRANCE COUNSELING- https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action.
(this is required each time you apply for a loan)
For problems completing your Direct Stafford Loan Entrance contact Applicant Services:
***** 1-800-557-7394 *****
______3.SIGN THE MASTER PROMISSORY NOTE- https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action
(Sign with your FSA I.D. User Name and Password)
For problems signing your MPN contact Applicant Services:
***** 1-800-557-7394 *****
______4.SUBMIT A COMPLETE STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN (SEP) (4 semesters)
CONTACT COUNSELING OFFICE AT 864-7101 or www.solano.edu and click on “Counseling” to make an
appointment for a Comprehensive SEP. This takes over an hour, so please mention “Comprehensive SEP”
when making your appointment. Please bring this form, and any prior transcripts with you so that your
counselor can verify that any current or prior coursework is applicable to your current program.
______5.NSLDS LOAN BORROWING HISTORY
Print and submit a copy of your loan borrowing history from NSLDS
https://nslds.ed.gov/nslds/nslds_SA/public/Home.do
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Present a valid Driver’s license or state issued photo ID when submitting a Direct Student Loan Request
Form. Your ID will be photocopied and attached to the loan request. It is unlawful for SCC to photocopy
Military issued ID’s. (source: United States Code Title 18, U.S. code, Part 1, Chapter 33, Section 701)
(http://uscode.house.gov)
ANNUAL FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOAN LIMITS
ACADEMIC LEVEL DEPENDENT
Subsidized Unsubsidized
INDEPENDENT
Subsidized Unsubsidized
1
ST
Year (0 – 29.5 units)
$3,500 + $2,000 = $5,500 $3,500 + $6,000 = $9,500
2
nd
Year (30- or more units)
$4,500 + $2,000 = $6,500 $4,500 + $6,000 = $10,500
3
rd
Year & Beyond (61-90 units)
$5,500 + $7,500 = $13,000
$5,500 + $12,500 = $12,500
**Enrollment status is defined as the number of units a student is enrolled in during the course of
a semester.
1. Full Time = 12 units or more.
2. ¾ time = 9 to 11.50 units.
3. ½ time = 6 to 8.50 units.
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Per Chancellor’s Office, CA Sec. 55525 Student Success & Support Program;
In first section below; enter a RELATIVES with a U.S. address different from yours, who will know your
whereabouts for at least 3 years.
RELATIVES Last Name RELATIVES First Name
Street Address
___________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code
Area Code/Telephone Number
References: You must list 2 persons with different U.S. addresses, who will know your whereabouts for
at least 3 years.
1.
Last Name First Name
___________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
City State Zip Code
___________________________________________________________________________
Area code/Telephone Number
2.
Last Name First Name
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Area Code/Telephone Number
Revised 03/29/19