How to get started with the 2011-2012 loan process

The 2011-2012 loan requirements and process will begin as of July 1, 2011. Any requirements received earlier than July 1, 2011 will not be accepted and delay the process.

As with all federal student aid, you apply for Direct Loans by first filling out the FAFSA. The information on your FAFSA is sent to Sacramento City College, where your financial aid eligibility will be assessed.

Loan Application Deadlines:
     
     Fall 2011         October 27, 2011
     Spring 2012     March 22, 2012

Complete all the below loan counseling and MPN requirements:

1. Complete the "Mapping Your Future" direct loan entrance counseling at www.mappingyourfuture.org
   
   
2. Sign and complete the "Direct Loan Entrance Counseling" at www.studentloans.gov
   If you need online help with the completion of your Direct Loan Counseling, you may call
   1-800-557-7394 for assistance.
   
   
3. Sign in and sign the 2011-2012 "Master Promissory Note" (MPN) at www.studentloans.gov
   If you need online help with the completion of your Master Promissory Note, you may call
   1-800-557-7394 for assistance.

NOTE: Allow 1 week for posting of your completion dates. View your dates on "My City Aid" message tab under "Loan Status Dates"

Once your Financial Aid file has been reviewed, you will receive an email Award Notification. Students who meet all of the below criteria will have the Online Loan Application available for completion at My City Aid, (click the "Apply Online" tab) for students who meet all of the following loan criteria:

1. Meet Step One loan completion requirements
   
   
2. Received an 2011-2012 Financial Aid Award Notification
   
   
3. Meeting the 2011-2012 SCC Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP)
   
   
4. Enrolled in 6 eligible units beginning with the Fall 2011 term

• Financial Aid will review your Online Loan Application based on your eligibility and amounts requested. The loan certification process may take up to 6 weeks from your loan application submission date.
• You may view the weekly loan submission date the office is currently processing on the SCC Financial Aid Homepage under the News "Financial Aid Update"
• After the loan certification, students will receive an updated email loan award notification to view their loan award amounts and types on My City Aid with information on the disbursement timeline and cancellation options.