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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.

Federal PLUS Loan acceptance process

    1. Review the awarded amount on your award letter or on "My Award Information" on your student's Banner Web.
    2. The parent will need to go to https://studentloans.gov and sign in (The parent will need their FSA ID and PASSWORD to log in).
    3. Click on "Request a Direct PLUS Loan" to apply electronically and accept up to the maximum award offer listed on your student's Banner Web.
    4. If application is approved, complete the Master Promissory Note at https://studentloans.gov.
    5. If the application is denied, the student may request additional loan funds by completing the Parent PLUS Denial form at https://valdosta.verifymyfafsa.com. 

If you want to apply by paper form, then do the following:

  1. Click here to access the online PLUS loan application.
  2. Fax or mail the form back to our office.
  3. Go to https://studentloans.gov and complete the Master Promissory Note, but please note that you'll need your FSA ID or your email and your password to sign in!

We can't stress this enough... please check your Student Banner Web and valdosta.edu email frequently for updates!