Loans

Direct Loans are a Title IV financial aid program and federal aid eligibility requirements apply. Loan applicants must be actively enrolled half-time (6 credits or more). They are called "Direct" because the funds come directly from the U.S. Department of Education. Harford Community College offers Direct and Parent PLUS loans for students' educational expenses.

Direct Loan Application Process

  • Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
  • Download and complete the Borrower Packet (New loan borrowers at HCC must complete the First Time Borrower Packet)
  • A Loan Counselor will review your request once packet has been submitted to the HCC Financial Aid Department.
  • First Time Borrowers at HCC will be contacted to schedule a Group Loan Counseling session.
  • Repeat Borrowers at HCC will receive an Award Letter and Disbursement Schedule in the mail once the request is reviewed.

Parent PLUS Loan

The Parent PLUS Loan is a non- need based educational loan for parents of undergraduate dependent students.  Parents may borrow up to the student's yearly cost of attendance minus all other aid the student has received.

Alternative/Private Loan

Harford Community College does not have a preferred lender arrangement.  Please contact the financial institution of your choice to obtain an alternative/private education loan. Note: The total requested amount of the loan may not exceed your total cost of attendance minus any other aid awarded.  Students are strongly encouraged to apply for all Federal Aid including Direct Loans before applying for Alternative loans.


Loan Deadlines

SPRING 2018

May 1, 2018 -- FINAL deadline for spring/summer loans and increases.

FALL 2018 (FALL/SPRING LOANS)

June 1, 2018 -- To guarantee loan is processed by July 16, 2018 payment due date.

December 1, 2018 -- FINAL deadline for fall/winter loans and fall increases.

SPRING 2019 (SPRING ONLY LOANS)

November 15, 2018 -- To guarantee loan is processed by spring payment due date.

May 1, 2019 -- FINAL deadline for all spring loans and spring increases.

SUMMER 2019 (SUMMER ONLY LOANS)

April 1, 2019 -- To guarantee loan is processed by summer payment due date.

July 1, 2019 -- FINAL deadline for summer only loans and summer increases.


Remember

Students should check OwlNet regularly for updates. Alternative payment options must be made to keep your classes if you have not met these deadlines.

Financial Aid Office Information

Financial Aid Department
Student Center Building, 2nd Floor
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21015
Phone: 443-412-2257
Fax: 443-412-2169
FinAid@Harford.edu

Related Links

Loan Links 2018-2019


Disclosure of Funds:  All loans will be submitted to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and will be accessible by guaranty agencies, lenders and schools determined to be authorized users of the data system.

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