FAQs

Q. What is a private/alternative loan? How do I apply?
A. Private/alternative loans are non-federal loans, made by a lender such as a bank, credit union, state agency, or a school.

Students who are not eligible for Federal student loans (failing SAP, maximum loan limits reached, etc.) may apply for an Alternative/Private loan.

Private student loan lenders will not be recommended by Broward College.

Students who choose to pursue private loans (including single-term loan requests) should apply to their lender of choice early, realizing that it will take time to pass a credit approval process, for the school to certify the student meets the lender’s requirements, and for the loan to be sent to the college.

Q. How do I apply for loans?
A. Click here to know.

Q. How and when will I be contacted about my financial aid offer?
A. Once we begin awarding, you can expect a Broward College email notification prompting you to check your myBC student portal.

• When you are packaged, your awards can be viewed on your myBC portal when available. As long as you are in compliance with Program Objective Enrollment Compliance (POEC), no ‘Red Flags‘ (under Financial Aid Status > Document Details button), and you have passed SAP, you will be packaged within 5 business days.