Loans

Many types of low-interest loans are available to help you cover the cost of your education. Most of these are offered through the federal government, but others are available through the state of North Carolina and private lenders.

Click here to apply for Stafford Loans, Parent Plus Loans, or Private Loans through http://www.simpletuition.com/barton/. Step-by-step instructions are located in the right column of this page.

NOTE: Please be aware of the origination charges on the Stafford and PLUS loans. The origination fee is deducted from the loan prior to disbursement.

Applying for Stafford Loans

• Visit http://www.simpletuition.com/barton/.
• Enter the total amount of your combined Stafford loans for the year (or the portion of that amount that you wish to borrow).
• Select "Borrower Type: Undergraduate Student, Federal Stafford."
• Click on "Find Loans."
• Fill in the information in the white box on the right.
• Click on "View Loans."
• Choose your lender, and click "Apply."
• Complete the entrance counseling session and sign a Master Promissory Note (you will need your FAFSA PIN number to do this).
• You will received a confirmation number after completing your application. Keep this number for you record.
• Visit the website of your lender to check the status of your loan.

Questions? Contact Wanda Black, Financial Aid Specialist, by email at wbblack@barton.edu or by phone at 800-789-1189 x6323.