Stafford Loans

If you are a first time Florida Tech borrower:

1. File a FAFSA -- include School Code 001469
2. Accept Stafford Loan -- choose one of he following:
   • Go to PAWS and navigate to

   Financial Aid --> Accept Award Offer

         or

   • Email the appropriate FAO:

- Melbourne FInancial Aid Office

- University Alliance Financial Aid Office

3. Select the lender of your choise
4. Complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN)
5. Complete a Stafford Entrance Interview

You may apply directly with a lender from our list:

Loan Providers
Lender	Lender Information	Click to Apply
Edamerica	(800) 337-1009 Lender Code:  831453	Apply Now
Fifth Third Bank	(800) 222-7192 Lender Code:  808780	Apply Now
Regions Bank	(800) 734-4667 Lender Code:  810612	Apply Now
Sallie Mae   Education Trust	(800) 272-5543 Lender Code:  802218	Apply Now

 

If you are a returning student with a previous Stafford Loan:

1. File your renewal FAFSA using Florida Tech School Code 001469
2. Accept Stafford Loan -- choose one of he following::
   • Go to PAWS and navigate to

   Financial Aid --> Accept Award Offer

         or

   • Email the appropriate FAO:

- Melbourne FInancial Aid Office

- University Alliance Financial Aid Office

Note:  Florida Tech will automatically submit a loan application to your previous lender unless the lender no longer offers student loans or you have previously identified a new lender choice to the FAO.

Considerations when selecting your lender:

• Students are encouraged to consider a number of lenders
• Students are not limited, nor required, to use lenders on our Lender List
• If you choose a different lender, provide the lender ID and address to the FAO

  - Melbourne FInancial Aid Office

  - University Alliance Financial Aid Office

Note for University Alliance students:  You must select a lender who is able to process more than four disbursements per loan period.

Florida Tech Stafford Lender List Criteria

Lenders can process more than four disbursements per loan period Lenders disburse loans via electronic transfer; no check to sign