Student Loan Code of Conduct
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Averett will offer you loan options after reviewing your eligibility for scholarships and grants. Student loan programs typically offer lower than average interest rates and often offer interest-free grace periods. Some loans may be deferred or repaid if you work in a particular program or government job after graduation.

All GPS award packets, notices and information requests are sent via email to the email address listed on the FAFSA application as well as to your Averett address.

Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be considered for these loans.

Federal Stafford Student Loan

Full-time students may qualify for this low-interest educational loan. Dependent students: Freshmen students may borrow up to $3,500 annually, sophomores up to $4,500 and juniors and seniors up to $5,500 annually. Independent Students: Freshmen may borrow up to $7,500 annually, sophomores up to $8,500 and junior and seniors up to $10,500 anually. In addition to completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students must complete their Master Promissory Note (MPN) and entrance counseling online. If your lender is not listed, obtain a Master Promissory Note from them, complete it, and send the original loan application to Averett's GPS Financial Aid Office, 420 West Main St., Danville, Va. 24541

Grad PLUS Loan (Graduate Students)
With a Grad PLUS loan, graduate students enrolled at least half time can borrow up to the total cost of education, less other financial aid received. To qualify you must: Complete the FAFSA, accept all Stafford Loan funds you are eligible to receive and pass a credit check. New loans issued beginning July 1, 2006 will have a fixed interest rate of 8.5%. Payment of PLUS loans is not deferred while the student is enrolled.

Parents Loan to Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Parents of dependent students who do not qualify for need-based aid or who need additional funds to supplement need-based aid are eligible. The amount of this loan is variable (up to the cost of education minus all other financial aid.). If your Parent Plus loan is denied, please submit denial confirmation to the financial aid office.

Alternative Loan Funding
Click here for a listing alternative funding resources. These loans should be considered Last Resort.

Click here to review student loan history.