Students should review the Student Employment Bulletin Board, near the main lobby of Deputy Hall for the departments with vacancies and the name of the person to contact. In addition, an exit counseling session is required for all federal loans. A student whose need has been met with other aid or who demonstrates no financial need through the Federal Need Analysis test is not eligible for a subsidized loan but may be considered for an Unsubsidized Direct Loan. The loan may be taken to fund the student or parents contribution expected by the Federal Need Analysis. A new Loan borrower is required to wait 30 days into the term for the first disbursement and to have an entrance and exit interview.
Federal loans requires at least two disbursements per loan.
Available funds are primarily through the collection of prior loans to Bemidji State University students and are limited to high need applicants. PLUS Loans are to assist parents who wish to borrow to meet educational needs of their dependent children. The loans are variable interest loans and require a credit check by the servicer. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the separate PLUS application form available at the Financial Aid Office. Students are required to apply for the Unsubsidized Direct Loan before their parents apply for the PLUS Loan.