Financial Aid

For students who do not qualify for Subsidized or Unsubsidized Stafford loans, or need additional funding beyond their Stafford loan eligibility, private loans are available. These are referred to as Alternative Loans and are borrowed directly from a lending institution.

Who should apply for an alternative loan?

Evergreen students who may have exhausted their Stafford Loan eligibility or are not eligible for Stafford Loans.

When should I apply for an alternative loan?

Students should apply for alternative loans as soon as they know that they need additional funding for educational costs.

How do I apply for an alternative loan?

Research, research, research.

Contact lenders online or by telephone.

You can...

...go directly to our Alternative Loan Online Information Site and follow the instructions to apply to the lender there of your choice, or
if you wish to use another lender than those on our Alternative Loan Online Information Site, then research to find the lender that best meets your needs, and
talk to the lender to make sure that this loan is right for you and
call or go directly to the web site of your chosen lender to find application directions.

You will usually be notified within two weeks that the loan is approved, needs additional information (such as a co-signer), or is denied.

General information about how to get a loan.

Essential Determiners

What is your class standing?

What is your enrollment status?

Are you a resident of Washington?

Related Links

FAFSA on the Web

Loan Entrance Counseling

Loan Exit Counseling

Sign Your MPN Online

Track Your Loan Status

Veterans Affairs

Office of Financial Aid
Location: Library 1233
Hours:
MTuThF 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
W 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone:(360) 867-6205
Fax: (360) 867-6576
Email: Financial Aid

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Last Updated: Monday September 14 2009

The Evergreen State College

2700 Evergreen Parkway NW

Olympia, Washington 98505

(360) 867-6000