Federal Direct Subsidized & Unsubsidized Loans
The University of Colorado Boulder participates in the William D. Ford Direct Loan program (Direct or Stafford Loans). The lender is the U.S. Department of Education rather than a bank or other financial institution. You are considered for a Direct Loan after submitting your FAFSA if you are enrolled at least half time. Note: Loans must be processed by our office by the last day the student is enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
Private Loans
Private student loans or alternative loans are available to students who are not eligible for federal loans or who need assistance beyond their financial aid eligibility. These loans are made through banks and other financial institutions and are subject to their terms.
View our Student Loan Code of Conduct for our guiding principles in ensuring the integrity of the student financial aid process.
Track Your Loans
Watch our video to learn where to find your total federal student loan balance, loan servicer contact information, and how to update your address using the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).
Please note: You'll need your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID to access NSLDS. If your last name has changed since you first applied for aid, you'll need to use the first two letters of your former last name when prompted to enter your personal information.
View our Borrowing Tips for more helpful resources.
The Federal Perkins Loan Program ended after the 2017-18 academic year and new loans are no longer offered.