To initially apply for a Federal Direct Loan, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and complete the financial aid application process.
This form is to be used by INDEPENDENT students who already have a Federal Direct Loan awarded to them and are requesting an additional loan amount. If you are unsure of your eligibility, please visit www.fvtc.edu/finaid/studentloans.
The amount requested is in addition to loans already offered. Write only the amount of increase you are requesting. If you request more than your eligibility allows, the loan will be certified to your maximum eligibility.
Independent Undergraduate (and dependents whose parents are unable to borrow under the PLUS program)
Eligible Subsidized Amount
Total Limit (Subsidized & Unsubsidized)
First Year
$3,500
$9,500
Second Year
$4,500
$10,500
By submitting this form, I understand and agree to the following: I understand I am requesting financial aid in the form of a debt that must be repaid. To have loan funds disbursed, I must be enrolled and attending at least 6 credits that count towards an eligible program.