You have to repay a student loan, so consider a loan your last resort.

LCC's Financial Aid Office staff can help you apply for both federally-subsidized student loans that are need-based, and unsubsidized student loans that are not need-based.

What's the difference? The government pays the interest on a subsidized loan while you are in school. The unsubsidized loan accrues interest while you are in school. Interest rates for both types of loans are the same. You can check with the financial aid office to find out the current interest rate.

Both types loans require you to begin making payments six months after you stop attending school.

For loan information, please contact , 360-442-2393 or stop by the Financial Aid office. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required for ANY loan.