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Federal Stafford and PLUS Loan Preferred Lender List (FFELP)

William Jewell College has made applying for Federal undergraduate student loans easy by offering a borrower-initiated process.  Simple Tuition has offered WJC students an online tool that makes finding the right lending institution for you easy by providing important borrower information and in a matter of minutes, you can click through the application process to complete the Application/Promissory note for both the Federal Stafford and/or Federal Parent (PLUS) Loans.

William Jewell College provides a recommended FFELP lender list based on past experience and qualifications; however borrowers are not limited to only these FFELP options.  Should you choose to borrow from a lender not provided, contact your lender of choice regarding Prom Note completion.  All loans are electronically certified online by the College's Financial Aid Office prior to disbursement and received via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) thru ELM Resources.

Below are the Federally regulated features of the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).  However additional benefits may be offered to lower your interest rate while in repayment.  Benefits are NOT applicable in loan consolidations.  Please compare each lenders repayment information online at
Jewell's Simple Tuition website to select which lender may be best for you.  Additional information can be viewed at the lender's website. 

Stafford Loan PLUS Loan
  • Maximum borrowed amount per academic year, based on academic eligibility - $3,500 first-year; $4,500 second-year; $5,500 third and fourth-year
  • Independent students and/or dependent students whose parent is denied a Federal PLUS loan may be eligible for an additional amount per academic year based on academic eligibility - $4,000 first and second-year; $5,000 third and fourth-year
  • Effective July 1, 2008 dependent students and independent students may receive an additional $2,000 unsubsidized loan per academic year
  • Student must be enrolled at least half-time
  • A 2% origination fee and a 1% default fee may be deducted by the Lender or Guarantor
  • No repayment required until 6 months after student graduates or ceases to be enrolled at least half-time
  • 6.80% Fixed interest rate on loans disbursed before July 1, 2008.
  • 6.00% Fixed interest rate on subsidized loans disbursed after July 1, 2008. Unsubsidized loans will remain at 6.80% after July 1, 2008
  • Loan Entrance Counseling must be completed prior to funds disbursement
  • Maximum borrowed amount equal to Jewell's cost of attendance less other aid received on a per student basis.
  • Student must be enrolled at least half-time, dependant undergraduate
  • A 3% origination fee and a 1% default fee will be deducted from your loan proceeds by the Lender or Servicer
  • Parent borrower's first payment is due within 60 days after full disbursement. Forbearance and deferment is available. 
  • Maximum 10 year repayment, minimum payment $50
  • Credit Check Required
  • 8.50% Fixed interest rate


To select a lender, simply access William Jewell College's comparison tool brought to you by Simple Tuition.  You may chose to apply by phone however additional requirements will need to be completed such as signing the promissory note.  By completing this process online you will have the option to sign the prom note online by completing the E-signature requirement.



 

 

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