Welcome!
Welcome to Erwin Technical Center student/parent loan comparison tool, powered by SimpleTuition.
For best results, select the borrower benefits options of your choice to factor in and out different benefits. You may also do side by side comparisons by checking the boxes of the lenders you would like to compare and clicking the “Compare” button.
Borrowers can choose any Stafford/Plus lender that participates in the Federal Family Education Loan program, even if they are not listed here. The Financial Aid Office encourages borrowers to compare lenders to make an informed choice.
If you have questions, we are here to help. Please give us a call at 813-231-1821.
Erwin Technical Center
Office of Financial Aid
Lender List Rationale
Erwin Technical Center reviews lenders’ policies and loan products on an annual basis in an effort to offer lenders that offer good customer service and lender benefits for the borrower. Generally, these benefits change on an annual basis given the current market conditions and some lenders have had to eliminate benefits.
The Financial Aid office strives to offer excellent customer service. One means of providing this service is through electronic processing; therefore, Erwin chooses lenders that work within our loan processing system. Electronic processing allows the borrower to apply online, allows the Financial Aid Office to certify loans online and provides fast payment of loan funds to be disbursed by check to students with a typical (4) four disbursement schedule.
To assist families in the decision of which lender to choose, the Financial Aid Office has compiled a list of lenders for your consideration. Based on our past experience with these lenders the Financial Aid Office feels confident in the customer service offered to borrowers and the Financial Aid Office as loans are processed and prepared for disbursement as well as the level of benefits they offer to the borrower in current market conditions. In the current environment some lenders are no longer participating in the Federal Family Education Loan Program and the Financial Aid Office attempts to suggest lenders that we believe will remain in this program long term. As a borrower you may change your lender at any time; however, we highly recommend that once you have chosen a lender you remain with that lender throughout your education to ensure a much smoother transition into repayment.
Erwin is able to provide better customer service through one of the lender choices provided on our lender list; however, the Financial Aid Office will certify a Stafford or PLUS Loan for another lender of your choice if you prefer.
How to apply with a lender not on our lender list.
If you choose a lender not on our lender list the process is manual. 1.) Request a paper loan Application/Promissory Note AND the School Certification Page from the lender you choose. 2.) Complete the Application/Promissory Note AND the borrower information on the School Certification Page, including the requested loan amount. 3.) Bring both forms to the Financial Aid Office at Erwin Technical Center. Also, be sure the lender name, address and phone number are included to enable the Financial Aid Office to mail the loan application to the lender upon completion of the school certification.
This process may take more time as we manually complete the school certification.
If the student is a first time borrower the student must still complete online entrance counseling. Call our office for instructions. 813-231-1821
Financial Aid Contact Info
Contact the Financial aid office if you have questions about the process of applying for a student/parent loan.
Phone: 813-231-1822
Fax: 813-231-1934
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am – 1:30 pm
Monday and Tuesday Evenings till 8:00 pm, however please call ahead to confirm.
