The loan resource page contains the resources to assist you with the federal direct loan and private educational alternative loan processes:
- Information Guides
- Federal Direct Loan Request forms
- Private Alternative Educational Loan Release form
- Additional information including a link to deadline dates
Information Guides
Federal and Private Alternative Loan Guides by Degree Type
Federal Direct Loan Request Forms
NOTE: You must be registered for at least six (6) credits to be able to submit a federal direct loan form.
Summer 2025, Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
Initial Federal Direct Loan Application (requires login on BC Web Central)
Federal Direct Loan Status Change (Increase/Reduce/Cancel) Form (requires login on BC Web Central)
Graduate PLUS Loan Application (requires login on BC Web Central)
Parent PLUS Loan Application (requires login on BC Web Central)
Federal Direct Loan Status Change (Increase/Reduce/Cancel) Form (requires login on BC Web Central)
Graduate PLUS Loan Application (requires login on BC Web Central)
Parent PLUS Loan Application (requires login on BC Web Central)
Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Initial Federal Direct Loan Application (requires login on BC Web Central) (Expected availability 3/13/2026)
Private Loan Forms
Alternative Private Educational Loan Release Forms
Additional Information
Online Federal Direct Loan Counseling, Repayment & Loan History
Click for more Federal Direct Loan Resources
Complete Direct Loan Entrance Counseling
Sign a Master Promissory Note
Complete Student Loan Exit Counseling
Appeal a PLUS Credit Decision or Obtain an Endorser
Complete PLUS Credit Counseling
Complete TEACH Grant Counseling and Agreement to Serve
Managing Direct Loan Repayment, Deferments, and Forbearance
View Your Direct Loan Borrowing History
Sign a Master Promissory Note
Complete Student Loan Exit Counseling
Appeal a PLUS Credit Decision or Obtain an Endorser
Complete PLUS Credit Counseling
Complete TEACH Grant Counseling and Agreement to Serve
Managing Direct Loan Repayment, Deferments, and Forbearance
View Your Direct Loan Borrowing History
Federal Direct Loan Important Dates and Deadlines
Federal Direct Loan Application Important Dates and Deadlines
Federal Direct Loan Program Information
Federal Direct Loan Program Information
Alternative Private Educational Loan Information
ELM Select – CUNY Alternative Lender Comparison List
Brooklyn College “Alternative/Private Student Loans” webpage