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Steps in the loan process at PSGV

If you meet federal eligibility criteria and seek a federal student loan to cover your University charges, follow these steps.

  1. File a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
  2. Enroll in at least 5 credits in the 14-week semester for which you seek a loan
  3. Check your Penn State e-mail 
  4. Review your loan estimate on your Student Aid Summary 
  5. Complete your loan process 
  6. Complete your registration before the first day of the semester 
  7. Request a loan correction if needed 
  8. Continue to check your Student Aid Summary and Penn State e-mail 

For information on summer loans, click here.