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Direct Graduate PLUS Loans
Students who need additional assistance beyond the Direct Unsubsidized Loan are encouraged to consider
the Direct Graduate PLUS Loan program prior to pursuing alternative loan programs from private
lenders. As with Unsubsidized Loans, the interest rate on PLUS loan annual limits varies each year based
on market interest rates. For up-to-date interest rate information, visit
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/loans/subsidized-unsubsidized#interest-rates. The amount each student
is eligible for depends on the student's Cost of Attendance budget and previously utilized financial aid
(including grants and scholarships). Additional details including interest rates, payment options, and other
applicable details can be found here: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/loans. Application steps include
completing a loan increase form (downloadable under Financial Aid Forms on MyDenSem) and
completing a PLUS Loan Request at https://studentloans.gov. Eligibility is subject to a credit check
performed by the Department of Education.
Federal Work Study
Federal Work study is a need-based form of federal financial aid. Students must file a FAFSA for
eligibility to be determined. Students must also complete a Work Study Eligibility Form through the
financial aid office by visiting our Forms Library. Once completed the student will bring the eligibility
form to interviews on campus. Departments will advertise their available work study positions. All these
steps are outlined at: https://denverseminary.edu/admissions/financial-aid/work-study/).
Available off-campus non work study positions are advertised on the Seminary's job board at
http://www.denverseminary.edu/resources/job-board/.
Veterans Benefit/Military Benefits
Denver Seminary works with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to
ensure that eligible recipients of veterans educational benefits obtain the assistance available, including,
but not limited to, the following programs: Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational
Rehabilitation, Tuition Assistance.
GI Bill®
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Students must have completed all necessary paperwork through the VA prior to requesting that Denver
Seminary certify their GI Bill benefits. Please see the Department of Veteran Affairs website at:
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/loans.
Students must submit two additional documents to the financial aid office prior to any enrollment
certification: a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility (showing the program the student is eligible for as
well as the percentage of and remaining eligibility) and a completed Post-911 GI Bill payment contract.
The payment contract form can be obtained from your campus' school certifying official. Copies of
everything that is submitted by a student or sent to the VA Office will be kept in the student file.
Certification
Students may only receive benefits for classes which are taken at an approved site. Students may also take
classes as a guest student at other schools, but it is the responsibility of each site to get their own approval
from the applicable state's State Approving Agency. Guest students must also coordinate with the
certifying officials at both schools to ensure the classes they are taking are eligible for certification
through their educational benefits.
Certification of veterans' enrollments will be done each semester unless the student specifically requests
that he or she not be certified. VA certifications are done online using VA Once, which is the online
equivalent of VA Form 22-1999. The staff person submitting certifications or signing any forms for the
Seminary must be authorized by the VA as a school certifying official. To make a change to a certifying
official, the Seminary must submit a form 22-8794.
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GI Bill ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education
benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
