Trinity University, along with the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC), uses a web-based application process for Stafford and PLUS loans. All communication from TGSLC is electronic. Be sure to read all emails from cust.assist@tgslc.org and customerassistancerequests@tgslc.org, since these are important notices concerning your loans. Below are step-by-step instructions for the on-line loan application process. Any questions pertaining to the loan process should be directed to TGSLC customer assistance at (800) 332-1455.

SUBSIDIZED and UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOANS

Step 1: Upon receipt of the Financial Aid Award Letter, students should indicate their acceptance of the offered loan funds and return their completed and signed award letter to the Office of Financial Aid for processing.

Step 2: Upon receipt of the completed award letter, the Office of Financial Aid will initialize the loan for online certification through Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation's Loans By Web (LBW).

Step 3: Students will then be prompted, via e-mail, to complete their online loan application, using their FAFSA PIN as an electronic signature. First-time borrowers will be required to complete entrance counseling.

Step 4: The LBW process will allow the student borrower to choose a lender for his or her loan.

Complete your Stafford online application at lbw.tgslc.org/LBW/start.do.

2008-2009 Loans by Web (LBW) Loan Instruction Sheet

This form includes step-by-step instructions for completing the LBW online application process to apply for and obtain your Subsidized Stafford loan.

PLUS LOANS
The federal PLUS loan is a program available to creditworthy parents of undergraduate students. The FAFSA is NOT required to borrow funds through a PLUS Loan. Interest on the loan accrues from the time the funds are disbursed and repayment begins 60 days after the final disbursement is released for the loan period. The Federal PLUS Loan has a maximum repayment period of 10 years. The current fixed interest rate for the PLUS loan is 8.5%.

Trinity University encourages parents to use the pre-approval services of various lenders to help expedite the PLUS application. By using this service, a parent may quickly find out if their credit history is satisfactory to obtain a PLUS loan. Parents may apply for pre-approval online or by calling the lender of their choice.

*Renewal eligibility is based on satisfactory academic progress.

How to apply for PLUS LOANS

Step 1: Upon receipt of the Financial Aid Award Letter, students should indicate their acceptance of the offered loan funds and return their completed and signed award letter to the Office of Financial Aid immediately for processing.

Step 2: Upon submission of the signed award letter, the parent borrower should initiate the online loan application through Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation's Loans By Web (LBW).

Step 3: After the parent borrower completes their online PLUS loan application, including choosing the lender from whom they wish to borrow and using their FAFSA PIN for electronic signature, Trinity University’s Office of Financial Aid will complete school certification for loan processing and disbursement.

Initiate your PLUS application at lbw.tgslc.org/LBW/start.do.

2008-2009 Loans by Web (LBW) Loan Instruction Sheet

This form includes step-by-step instructions for completing the LBW online application process to apply for and obtain your PLUS loan.