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.
Additional information and application instructions for the various loan programs at Carleton can be found below.
Federal Direct Student and Parent Loans
If you are a first-time Stafford or PLUS loan borrower, click here to learn more about the Federal Direct student and parent loans and complete the application process.Alternative Loan Applications
Click here for Carleton's list of recommended private alternative lenders and a web tool to compare these lenders.First-Time Perkins Loan Borrowers
If you were awarded a Perkins Loan, click here to complete the application process.