Students must complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before completing the online loan entrance counseling and application process. More information on completing the FAFSA and obtaining a FAFSA PIN can be found at fafsa.ed.gov

Online Loan Counseling
If you are applying for a federal subsidized or unsubsidized Stafford Loan, you must complete online loan counseling

Choosing Your Lender
This student loan comparison tool includes Stafford, PLUS and Private loans to assist you in selecting a lender.

After choosing your lender, please click the lender link and follow that lender's application instructions.

If you have any questions, we're here to help!

Juanitta Pearson
Director of Financial Aid

To help you with the selection process, this site presents a list of loans in an interactive format.

Borrowers can choose any Stafford/PLUS lender that participates in the Federal Family Education Loan program and any lender for a private loan, even if they are not listed here. We feel that the lenders on the list provide excellent customer service, great borrower benefits and disburse loan funds to the school in a timely manner.

If you would prefer to use another lender, please contact the Financial Aid Office of the College of Idaho at 208.459.5328 or email tscott@collegeofidaho.edu