Loans

There are two types of Stafford Loans: Subsidized and Unsubsidized.  The Subsidized Stafford Loan is need based and interest free because the interest is paid by the Department of Education for student borrowers while they attend college on at least a half-time basis and also during a six month grace period.  The Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan has the same terms and conditions as the Subsidized Stafford, but does not carry the in-school interest subsidy.  Students pay the interest while in school or have the option to let the interest accrue and have it capitalized once they enter repayment.  Students must complete the FAFSA to receive consideration for this loan.  The interest rate for Stafford Loans disbursed from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 is 3.4% for Subsidized and 6.8% for Unsubsidized Stafford Loans.

Parents of dependent undergraduate students may apply for the PLUS loan.  Parents may borrow up to the cost of education minus other aid.  The Federal PLUS loan is limited to parents who do not have an adverse credit history.  If a parent is denied a PLUS loan due to credit, the dependent student may qualify for additional Unsubsidized Direct Stafford loan funding.  The PLUS loan offers a fixed interest rate of 7.9% for the 2012-13 academic year.

Private alternative student loans are available to help students cover the gap between other financial aid and the school bill.  Most feature variable interest rates which may be based on credit.  Students are responsible for all interest that accrues while enrolled, and co-signers may be required.

Student loans are available to help finance your educational expenses if you are unable to pay for all of your educational costs through a combination of your resources and other scholarships or grants you may receive.  For all federal and state loans, students must be enrolled at least half-time and be making satisfactory academic progress towards a recognized degree to qualify.  

Since all student and parent loans must be repaid, students and parents are encouraged to borrow only what they need and only what they can afford to repay.  Please refer to your financial aid award letter or contact the Crown College financial aid office to see what loans you are eligible to borrow.

There is also a monthly payment plan which allows students and families to spread all or part of the educational expenses over equal monthly payments. This plan is interest free, however there is an enrollment fee of $40 per term.   Available through Tuition Management Systems at www.afford.com/crown. You can find out more information at 1-800-722-4867 or contact the Crown College Student Billing Office at 952-446-4126.

There is also a monthly payment plan which allows students and families to spread all or part of the educational expenses over equal monthly payments.  Available through Tuition Management Systems at http://www.afford.com. For more information contact the Student Billing Office at 952-446-4126.

Please click on Loan Counseling to obtain information about Loan Entrance and Loan Exit Counseling requirements for student loans.