Dear Parent:
In order to process a Parent PLUS Loan request you must first go to www.studentloans.gov and complete the online
application using your FSA ID Username and Password. If approved you will need to submit the application to the
Financial Aid Office through the processes listed above. Please remember the credit check is only valid for 180 days.
Student Information:
Parent (Borrower) Information:
Last Name:
First Name:
Date Of Birth:
_____/_____/______
Last 4 Digits of SSN:
XXX-XX- _________
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Relationship to student: _____Parent _____Stepparent _____Grandparent* ____Legal Guardian*
*Not Eligible for PLUS Loan
Based on your credit decision from Studentloans.gov., check the box that applies and enter all requested
information:
____First Request ____Second Request ____Third Request
_____ I was approved for the Federal Direct PLUS Loan and am requesting $ _______________________
_____Fall 2019/Spring 2020y _____Fall 2019 Only _____Spring 2020 _____Summer 2020 Only
_____ My Credit for the federal Direct PLUS loan was declined. I intend to complete the following action:
_____ I will obtain an endorser- Choose this option if you would like to use a co-signer. Follow the instructions sent to
you by StudentLoans.gov. Questions: Contact Applicant Services at 1-800-557-7394.
The PLUS Loan Amount I am requesting is $ ______________. An amount must be indicated and cannot
exceed the amount listed on your online application that is approved by your endorser. Failure to
provide a dollar amount will delay processing of the parent PLUS Loan Application.
_____ I want to appeal the credit decision Choose this option if you believe the credit check is inaccurate or you can
provide updated information about extenuating circumstances. Follow the instructions sent to you by
StudentLoans.gov. Questions: Contact Applicant Services at 1-800-557-7394.
The PLUS Loan Amount I Am Requesting is $ _______________. An amount must be indicated and
cannot exceed the amount listed on your online application. Failure to provide a dollar amount will
delay processing of the Parent PLUS Loan application.
_____ I will not pursue a PLUS Loan at this time. Please allow my son/daughter to receive the additional
unsubsidized loan funds based on the denial.
Parent Borrower’s Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________________
(Signature must be hand-written and cannot be typed)
To submit this form
Fax : (615) 963-7466
Mail: Tennessee State University
Office of Financial Aid, 3500 John A Merritt
Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209
In Person: By Parent only
2019-2020 Undergraduate Parent PLUS Loan Update Form
Name: _____________________________________________ TNumber: ___________________________________