Please read the following information and answer the questions below. Once completed submit the form to the DACC Financial Aid Office (FAO), in person, by mail or fax.   DACC’s address: 2000 E. Main, Danville, IL 61832,  FAX # (217) 443-8268.

Once submitted you will be notified of whether or not you are eligible to be certified for a Stafford Loan this Award Year. If eligible you will receive a letter with further instructions on how to apply and complete the loan process.  You may use any lender who participates in the FFEL Program.  Check with your lender to see if they have an online application option.

Be Aware: Loan Certification Deadlines are posted on bulletin boards, Student News Letter and DACC’s WEB page (“Important Dates” ,www.dacc.edu) for each semester concerning the last date a Stafford Loan will be certified.  Loan Questions can be address via e-mail to: finaid@dacc.edu or phone (217) 443-8891

STUDENT: PLEASE PRINT  and Complete ALL Fields

I am applying for:               □ Subsidized Stafford Loan (Interest free while enrolled in school)

                                                  □ Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (Interest accrues while enrolled in school)

Note: Eligibility for Subsidized Stafford Loan is determined before Unsubsidized Stafford Loan.

 Total Stafford Loan Requested:  $________________(* See Note bottom of page)

 Choose the academic period for which you want a Stafford Loan:

                                                                                                       □ Fall and Spring        □ Fall  Only       □ Spring  Only

 Expected Graduation Date:  ______ - _________ (month/year)

  All new DACC Stafford Loan Borrowers must complete an Entrance Interview before your loan funds can be released.  You can complete this requirement on-line at www.mappingyourfuture.org

If you had a student loan in the past:

• What is your TOTAL amount borrowed to date:  $____________
• Who was your lender(s)?  ___________________________________________________
• At what school(s) did you attend when borrowing?  ____________________________________________________ (Names and City, State)

Note: If you have prior loans leaving the above questions blank or answering incorrectly will result in delay or cancellation of loan certification.

Are you currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours?       _____________

What is your cost for tuition and fees this semester?       $____________

What are your estimated book costs for this semester?  $_____________

Please provide a brief explanation of why you are requesting a student loan? __________________________________________________________________

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