Loan Information and Online Loan Applications
Education loans play an important part in student financing of higher education. However, before applying for any loan, be sure you understand the repayment terms, conditions, and payment amounts. The payment amount is affected by the interest rate, the amount borrowed and the length of repayment.
Selecting A Lender: Students and parents are free to seek educational loans through a variety of lenders. Carleton does not restrict your use of any lender that you have chosen for your loans. As a service to our students, and at their request, we do have a recommended list of lenders for your consideration. We have evaluated the offerings of these lenders and feel confident that they are providing the best benefits and interest rates to our students and their families. A summary of our review process and criteria can be found here.
Additional information and application instructions for the various loan programs at Carleton can be found below.
First-Time Stafford and PLUS Borrowers
If you are a first-time Stafford or PLUS loan borrower or YOU ARE A CURRENT STUDENT OR PARENT OF A CURRENT STUDENT WHO NEEDS TO CHOOSE A NEW LENDER BECAUSE YOU BORROWED THROUGH COLLEGE BOARD, TCF, SLX, OR CLC, click here to learn more about federal loans, select your lender and complete the application process.Alternative Loan Applications
Click here for information and application instructions for the Minnesota State SELF Loan Program.Prior Stafford Borrowers
If you have borrowed a Stafford loan in the past as a Carleton student, click here.Prior PLUS Borrowers
If you are a parent and have borrowed a PLUS loan in the past for your Carleton student, click here.First-Time Perkins Loan Borrowers
If you were awarded a Perkins Loan, click here to complete the application process.