Federal Direct Loans now available at Seattle Central
Seattle Central Community College has added another option to help students finance their college education—Federal Direct Loans. This type of loan helps students who do not qualify for scholarships and grants or need extra money to supplement existing finances.
Since these loans have less stringent requirements for approval, the college will counsel students to borrow wisely as this money must be paid back upon college completion. Seattle Central, part of the Seattle Community Colleges District, decided to add this program starting fall quarter because the District colleges were one of the few in the state that did not offer this financial option to its students.
“Many of our students need additional financial help to complete their education,” President Paul Killpatrick said. “We don’t want students to drop out for financial reasons when they are almost finished with classes. We are aware of instances where students have over extended to pay for college so we will advise our students to use this loan as a last resort. “
To apply for the Federal Direct Loans as well as grants and scholarships, students first must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is available online at fafsa.ed.gov.
For more information about Federal Direct Loans as well as other options for paying to attend Seattle Central Community College, visit the college website: seattlecentral.edu/finaid.
“I began my college education at Seattle Central with a loan almost 30 years ago. Now students and families have another option to be part of our valuable certificate and degree programs,” according to Brigid McDevitt, Dean of Student Resources.
Summer quarter starts June 24, and fall quarter starts on Sept. 23. Registration is now underway for new and current students for both summer and fall quarters.