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Student Loans Process

How to complete the student loans process

Once you have been accepted to SCI-Arc you will received an award letter, if you are interested in applying for the Stafford and the Grad PLUS loan please follow these steps:

1.       Log into www.studentloans.gov (Note: you will need your FSA ID which was used to complete your FAFSA.

2.       Click on Complete Entrance Counseling (New students will have to complete this the First year)

3.       Click on Complete Master Promissory Note - Select Master Promissory Note for the Stafford loan.

a.       Our school is listed as "THE" Southern California Institute of Architecture.

4.       Click on Complete Master Promissory Note - Select Master Promissory Note for the PLUS loan

5.       Request PLUS loan- Select Graduate PLUS loan. (This will be a credit check)

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Loan Brochures

Loan Brochures

 
 
Please view the brochure for additional information on the Stafford loan for Graduate Students.
 
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Please view the brochure for additional information on the Graduate PLUS Loan.
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Preferred Lender List

 

 
This link will lead you to our Preferred Lender List. 
We have compiled a list of private loan lenders who have the best quality of products and services.
 

NOTE:   If you wish to use another lender who is not on our list, you have the right to do so.

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SCI-Arc Forms - PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORMS BELOW

1. SCI-Arc Financial Aid Application

  • This is the Financial Aid Application for US Citizens and Permanent Resident Students ONLY! 
  • International Students need to download the forms in the International Student section.
Who should complete the 2024-2025 SCI-Arc Financial Aid Application?
  •  SCI-Arc Continuing students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
  •  SCI-Arc Continuing students who are planning on studying abroad who are US citizens or permanent residents.
  •  SCI-Arc prospective students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
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Who should complete the 2023-2024 SCI-Arc Financial Aid Application?
  •  SCI-Arc Continuing students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
  •  SCI-Arc Continuing students who are planning on studying abroad who are US citizens or permanent residents.
  •  SCI-Arc prospective students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
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2. Independent Student Verification Worksheet

Who should complete the 2024-2025 Independent  Student Verification Worksheet?
  •  SCI-Arc Continuing students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
  •  SCI-Arc Continuing student who are planning on studying abroad
  •  SCI-Arc prospective students, who are US citizens or Permanent Residents
What is the 2024-2025 Independent  Student Verification Worksheet?
  •  This federal document helps to compare and supplement the information you have provided on the FAFSA.
  •  You are considered an Independent student, parental information is not required.
 
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Who should complete the 2023-2024 Independent  Student Verification Worksheet?
  •  New and continuing students who would like to apply for Federal Financial Aid and either a U.S Citizen or a Permanent Resident.
What is the 2023-2024 Independent  Student Verification Worksheet?
  •  This federal document helps to compare and supplement the information you have provided on the FAFSA.
  • You are considered an Independent student, parental information is not required.
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3. Student Certifications & Acknowledgements

  • This page requires you to initial several paragraphs or statements including Selective Service, Anti-Drug Abuse Act, use of federal funds, etc.
  • Please DO NOT mark with an 'X' as the form will be returned to you.
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4. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Agreement

 

  • If you accept any federal financial aid (grants or loans), you must follow the federal and institutional standards listed in this attachment.
  • You will be required to initial and sign that you understand your rights and responsibilities. 

 

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5. Student Non-Filing Statement

  • STUDENTS: Please use this form only if you did not (or will not) file taxes in 2022.  You must include any money from parents, friends, etc.,  that you used for living expenses
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT $0 SHOULD NOT BE THE AMOUNT ON THE FORM. MAKE SURE THE AMOUNT THAT WAS USED TO SUPPORT YOURSELF IS PLACED ON THE NON-FILING STATEMENT. APPLICATIONS WITH A $0 TOTAL WILL BE RETURNED.
  • If you worked, but are not required to file taxes, you MUST provide a copy of your W-2 or 1099.
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  • STUDENTS: Please use this form only if you did not (or will not) file taxes in 2021.  You must include any money from parents, friends, etc.,  that you used for living expenses
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT $0 SHOULD NOT BE THE AMOUNT ON THE FORM. MAKE SURE THE AMOUNT THAT WAS USED TO SUPPORT YOURSELF IS PLACED ON THE NON-FILING STATEMENT. APPLICATIONS WITH A $0 TOTAL WILL BE RETURNED.
  • If you worked, but are not required to file taxes, you MUST provide a copy of your W-2 or 1099.
  • In 2021, for example, the minimum for a single filing status under age 65 is $12,550. If your income is below that threshold, you generally do not need to file a federal tax return. (Please consult a tax preparer for additional questions regarding tax filing, the Financial Aid office does not specialize in filing taxes). You may also find additional information here: https://apps.irs.gov/app/vita/content/globalmedia/who_must_file_charts_a_b_4012.pdf
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6. 4506-T

 

If you cannot use the IRS Data Retrieval tool on your FAFSA please complete the 4506-T and submit it to the Financial Aid office. We will fax the form to the IRS and a tax transcript will be sent directly to SCI-Arc's Financial Aid office. 

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7. In School Deferment Form

  • If you have borrowed using an education loan at a previous college and if you need an in-school deferment, download a copy, fill out the top portion and sign. Give the form to the Registrar along with the fax number of the lender. 

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: This form is only for students who are enrolled in SCI-Arc.  Please present this only AFTER YOU HAVE STARTED YOUR SEMESTER AT SCI-ARC.
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