The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (DL)

Federal Direct and Federal Direct PLUS loans (for parents of undergraduate students) are low-interest loans made available by the federal government to help students and parents fund the cost of higher education at approved postsecondary institutions. Entrance interview requirements and much more information on DL is available at http://studentloans.gov.

Students are urged to consider borrowing only as a last resort and to borrow no more than is absolutely necessary. Students interested in DL should contact the Financial Aid Office or go to the Financial Aid Forms link at www.escc.edu for a loan certification form.