Federal Student Loans

Note:  ALL borrowers must have completed the current year's FAFSA and have submitted any other documentation requested by the Financial Aid Office.  Your financial aid file must be complete before a student loan will be reviewed.

Don't qualify for grants or scholarships? You can also apply for a Federal Student Loan. Download the application at the link below, complete steps 1, 2, and 3 online, and return the loan request form to the financial aid office for processing.

*Please do not leave anything blank and be sure to sign and date the bottom.

(Step 1) Master Promissory Note 

• The Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a multi-year promissory note that student borrowers must use when applying for the Federal Direct Stafford Loan.

(Step 2) Entrance Counseling

• Required each academic year for borrowers at East Central Community College.

(Step 3) Annual Student Loan Acknowledgement

• To be completed each year you accept a new federal student loan. Our goal is to help you understand your loans and how they affect your financial future. Scroll down and it can be found on the right side of the web page.

(Step 4) Download and complete the loan request form (using link below)

• Please do not leave anything blank and be sure to sign and date the bottom.