Student Loans

Student loans

When it's time to hit the books, start with this fun document: quick reference quide for financial aid.

Applying is as easy as 1, 2, 3

Step 1: Fill out the FAFSA (free application for federal student aid; doesn't the government have a way with words?). FAFSA information and form.
Step 2: Submit your SAR (student aid report) to the schools you're applying to. You'll get the SAR from the people who process your FAFSA, and the schools will send you award letters telling you the amount of financial aid you've been awarded.
Step 3: With your SAR and award letter(s) in hand, complete the MPN (master promissory note). Click here for a Stafford MPN or here for a Federal PLUS MPN.

SFCU works with Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc. Feel free to call them with your questions at (800) 247-0462.

A few helpful tips
. The best time to apply for financial aid is between January 1 and March 31.
. If you have questions about loan consolidation, call Great Lakes at (800) 950-0152.
. SFCU's Lender Code is 832892.
. SFCU's Refinance Lender Code is 872892

A few helpful sites

• Look here for help with financial aid strategies and college planning: www.mappingyourfuture.org.
• Find out more about our loan partner, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services Inc., at: www.glhec.org.
• Get started with your FAFSA here: www.fafsa.ed.gov.