Federal Direct Loan Application Process
In addition to the Federal Direct Loan Application Process, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- The JC Federal ID Code is 002274.
- The results of the FAFSA will be used to determine your loan eligibility.
- Parents interested in applying for a PLUS Loan must have a valid FAFSA on file for their student.
- Parent PLUS Loan Application Steps
- We encourage students to apply for the Federal Direct Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized) prior to determining PLUS Loan eligibility.
- If you and your parents have not requested a FSA ID, go to the Department of Education FSA ID site.
- If you already have an ID but have not completed the FAFSA, go to the FAFSA site.
The deadline date to apply for a Direct Loan for Summer 2024 is Friday, July 5, 2024.
The Direct Loan request form for Fall 2024/Spring 2025 is now available.
Application Process
You must complete all steps below to apply for a Federal Direct Loan.