Loans
Augusta Free School, Augusta University Leadership, Nancy Lackey Moses and SGA-Kiwanis
Club Emergency Loans are short-term loans for continuing students, available for the purposes of registration
and purchasing books. For more information on any of these loans, please contact the
OSFA.
Direct Loan funds are provided to students by the Department of Education. These loans may be
subsidized or unsubsidized. Once the initial financial aid application process has
been completed, you may accept your loan via your POUNCE account. You must sign your
Master Promissory Note (at studentaid.gov) before any loan funds can be sent to Augusta University. For more information about
Direct Loans, contact the OSFA. All students who wish to apply for a Direct Loan MUST accept their loan via their POUNCE account. For additional loan information, please check Federal Student Aid - Loans page.
PLUS Loans are credit based loans available for parents of dependent students and graduate or
professional students. Review benefits and apply for a Direct PLUS Loan with the Department
of Education at https://studentloans.gov.
Alternative Loans are private loans made through lending institutions which allow students to borrow
additional funds after they have reached their federal Direct Loan limit. These types
of student loans are designed to help students meet the total cost of higher education.
Research all possibilities for scholarships, grants, work study and federal loan programs
before borrowing from an Alternative Loan program.
Federal Nursing Student Loans
Nursing Student Loans are low-interest federal loans offered to nursing students who
have completed two years of study, and demonstrate financial need. Students must be
enrolled for at least 6 credit hours and have filed a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Obtain an application here.
More information on Federal Nursing Student Loans.
