Financial Aid

Educational Loan Information


Student Loan Programs

Lender Options


Online Loan Counseling

Stafford Loan Promissory Note


Cancellation and Repayment Programs


Parent Loan Program


PLUS Pre-Screening


Private Education Loan Programs


Information is provided on this web page about lenders and guaranty agencies that we feel provide a high level of service while offering competitive terms. However, the final choice of lender lies with students and parents. We will respond to and process any request to use any lender or guaranty agency that participates in federal and private educational loan programs. If you have questions about our loan process, you may contact our office.

 

PLEASE NOTE: If your loan application is received in the USCA Office of Financial Aid after July 1, you should not expect loan funds to be available before the deadline to pay your Fall semester bill.
 

 

Federal and SC Student Loan Programs    

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Lender Options

 

The following lenders are some that have participated in the Federal Stafford Loan Program in past years. However, we will process your Stafford Loan with the lender of your choice. If you wish to use a lender that is not on the list below, apply online with the selected lender and ask the lender to fax the school certification form to our office at 803-643-6840.

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Online Loan Counseling

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Stafford Loan Promissory Note

 

Sign your Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) online with the following lenders:

If you have selected a lender that is not listed above, sign your MPN on the lender's website.
 

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Loan Cancellation and Repayment Programs

  • Federal Stafford Loan Cancellation for Teachers
    To qualify for up to $5,000 loan forgiveness under this program, you must not have had an outstanding balance on a loan as of October 1, 1998. To qualify for the increased amount of loan forgiveness up to $17,500 available for certain mathematics, science and special education teachers, you must not have had an outstanding balance on a loan as of October 1, 1998 or on the date that you obtained a loan after October 1, 1998.
     

    To qualify, you must have been employed as a full-time teacher for five consecutive complete academic years in an elementary or secondary school that has been designated as a "low-income" school by the U.S. Department of Education.

     

    For complete information about this program, contact your lender or visit the Federal Student Aid website.

     

  • Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
    The Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) offers registered nurses substantial assistance to repay educational loans in exchange for service in eligible facilities located in areas experiencing a shortage of nurses.  Authorized by Section 846 of the Public Health Service Act, as amended, the purpose of the NELRP is to assist in the recruitment and retention of professional nurses dedicated to providing health care to underserved populations.

    For additional information and eligibility requirements, click here.

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Federal Parent Loan Program

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Private Education Loan Programs

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Inquiries to StuAid@usca.edu
 Last updated/reviewed 11.19.09