All first-time loan borrowers at A-B Tech must complete the following steps:
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You and your parent(s), if applicable, will need an FSA ID in order to complete the application. Apply for an FSA ID.
- Complete the Financial Aid Matters Questionnaire, using our Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Policy and our Student Loans pages to locate the answers.
- Submit your completed Financial Aid Matters video Questionnaire via our secure Financial Aid File Drop Box.
- Complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN)
- Complete Entrance Counseling
- Complete Annual Student Loan Acknowledgment
If you fail to complete all of the steps mentioned on this page to apply for a loan, you will not be awarded loans.
Once these steps are completed, the college will award you loans if you are eligible. You will be able to see the total amount that you are eligible to receive in your Self-Service account. If you would like to reduce the amount of your loans or decline your loans entirely, contact the Financial Aid Office via email for an adjustment request. Submit the completed form to the Financial Aid Office no later than 4 days before the first disbursement date.
Each semester, your loans will be disbursed in multiple payments. Your balance with the school will be subtracted from the first disbursement.
You must be actively attending or have already completed a minimum of 6 in-program credit hours to receive a loan disbursement. Note: Beginning Fall 2026, federal student loans are subject to a schedule of reductions. This means students must be enrolled full-time for the academic year, or their eligible loan amount will be adjusted based on their enrollment intensity.
After you have completed these steps, you will be offered loans if eligible within one to two business weeks.