Fe
deral Direct Parent PLUS Loan Information and Request Form
(Student must be enrolled in at least 6 credits (half time) to be eligible for federal student loans)
A federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan is a loan that a parent can apply for if your student is attending Virginia
Western Community College in 6 or more credits per semester. You the parent are required to take steps online to
initiate the application, which includes a credit check. Please review this entire form, and follow the instructions
to request the Parent PLUS Loan. If the loan is approved, your student will receive an email from the college that
the loans are awarded.
1. Visit the website www.studentloans.gov
2. Log in to the website with your FSA ID (This is the parent’s FSA ID, not the student’s)
3. Click to ‘Request Direct PLUS Loan,’ then click ‘Complete PLUS Request for Parent’
4. Review, complete, and submit this form to the Financial Aid Office, and attach any required documents
Section A: Student and Parent Information
Parent’s Full Legal Name:
Street City State Zip
Section B: Credit Determination
My credit check was approved. I am requesting the following amount: (Complete the grid)
(Select only one)
Fall and Spring
Summer Only
Select here only if your student is
attending one semester in the
Spring Only
Amount:
$
PLEASE NOTE: The college will use the amount shown here for request of
funds. You can also meet with a Financial Aid Advisor to discuss the amount
you would like to borrow.
My credit check was denied. I have attached proof of the credit check denial as required, so that my
student may obtain additional Federal Direct Student Loan funds.
Parent Certification
• I understand that if I am approved for a Parent PLUS Loan, the loan amount cannot exceed the difference
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f my student’s cost of attendance and any other financial aid resources.
• I understand that if I am denied for a Parent PLUS Loan that I must attach proof of denial so that my
student can be advised of other Federal Direct Loan resources my student may be eligible for.
Revised 07/2015