The William D. Ford Direct Loan Program provides students the opportunity
to borrow money to help pay for college. These low-interest loans are
available even to students who would not ordinarily qualify based on their
own credit history.
Because of this, Federal Regulations require that all first time borrowers
complete an Entrance Interview prior to disbursement of a Direct Student
Loan, so that all students are aware of the entire borrowing process and
their repayment options.
You can choose to complete this interview either online or in person.
Call to set up an appointment or just access the the website listed below.
(You will need a Java enabled browser to use this site and the ability
to print a webpage.)
Loan funds will not be disbursed until this interview is complete.
Online Entrance Interviews:
- Use the following link to connect to the Direct
Loan Entrance Counseling website.
- Click on "Entrance Counseling" on the left side of the page.
You will be directed to the main entrance counseling page.
- Click on "Entrance Counseling Tutorial" located in the list
on the left side of the page. This information is on the quiz. You will
see blue words throughout the tutorial; click on them to get definitions.
- You will click "Continue" to move to the next information
screens until you reach the end. Make sure you fully understand the
tutorial information before you "Login."
- You can Login with or without PIN. If unsure, login without PIN. (This
PIN is not your Citadel PAWS pin number. It is Dept. of Education issued.
You can apply for one at www.pin.ed.gov)
- Take the quiz.
- When you finish the quiz, you'll click "Save and Acknowledge."
- Print and complete the Rights and Responsibilities checklist at the
end of the quiz.
- Mail, fax, or hand deliver the checklist
to our office.
Remember that we cannot credit the loan funds to your account until
you turn in the completed Rights and Responsibilities checklist.
If you have any questions about the website or the material presented,
please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
