At CVCC, three types of loans are available: direct loans, Parent PLUS loans, and private loans. All loans must be repaid by the student (or parent) to the lender (or agency). The appeal process for direct loans and Parent PLUS loans is the same as for the Pell Grant, ensuring students and parents understand their rights and responsibilities. Private loans do not require an appeal process as they are not subject to Financial Aid Suspension.
Direct loans can be subsidized and/or unsubsidized. The government pays the interest on subsidized loans while the student attends College at least half-time. Subsidized loans are for students who have demonstrated financial need. Unsubsidized loans, which are not need-based, are loans where the interest begins accruing from the beginning date of the loan. The student is responsible for the interest on unsubsidized loans from the beginning loan date. Students must be enrolled and attend at least half-time (6 credit hours or more) to qualify for Direct loans. Students must maintain the same eligibility requirements for federal aid in the Grants section of the College Catalog. Students who graduate, stop attending, or drop below six credit hours must complete Exit Counseling online. Repayment plans/options can also be found here.
Parent PLUS loans require the same minimum requirements, standards, and conditions as direct loans, except the loan is in the parent’s name, not the student’s.
Private loans are obtained through outside lenders of the student’s choosing. The Financial Aid Office does not distribute private loan applications, but it does provide guidance on where to find these applications, which may be located on the websites of lending agencies.