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Student Loans Process

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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

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  • Loan Brochures

    Name Description Status Source
    Stafford Loan
     
     
    Please view the brochure for additional information on the Stafford loan for Graduate Students.
     
         		Required Federal Stafford Loans for Grads.pdf Edit Stafford Loan Delete Stafford Loan
    Graduate PLUS loan
     
     
     
    Please view the brochure for additional information on the Graduate PLUS Loan.
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Preferred Lender List

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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

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  • 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.
    Name Description Status Source
    2025-2026 SCI-Arc Financial Aid Application
    Who should complete the 2025-2026 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
         		Required 2025-2026 SCI-Arc Application for Financial Aid.pdf Edit 2025-2026 SCI-Arc Financial Aid Application Delete 2025-2026 SCI-Arc Financial Aid Application
    2026-2027 SCI-Arc Application for Financial Aid
    Who should complete the 2026-2027 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

    Name Description Status Source
    2025-2026 Independent Student Verification Worksheet
    Who should complete the 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 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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    2026-2027 Independent Student Verification Form
    Who should complete the 2026-2027 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 2026-2027 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

    Name Description Status Source
    2026-2027 Student Certifications & Acknowledgements_GR
    • 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

    Name Description Status Source
    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

    Name Description Status Source
    2025-2026 Student Non-Filing Statement
    • STUDENTS: Please use this form only if you did not (or will not) file taxes in 2023.  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 2023, for example, the minimum for a single filing status under age 65 is $12,950. 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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    2026-2027 Student Non-Filing Statement
    • STUDENTS: Please use this form only if you did not (or will not) file taxes in 2024.  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 2024, for example, the minimum for a single filing status under age 65 is $14,600. 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

    Name Description Status Source
    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

    Name Description Status Source
    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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