- Go to the Federal Student Aid website
- Click the Log In button
- Enter your (parent) FSA ID and Password
- Click the Log In button
- Click the Apply For Aid drop-down arrow
- Click Apply for a PLUS Loan button
- Click the Learn More button next to "I am a Parent of a Student"
- Read the Before you Continue section highlighted in yellow
- Click the Start button
- Enter the information in the Loan Information section
- Click the Continue button
- Enter the information in the Borrower Information section
- Click the Continue button
- Review and Edit the information submitted on the previous pages
- Click the Continue button
- Complete the Credit Check and Submit section
- Click the Continue button
- Confirmation of your credit decision for the Direct Plus Loan Application will be shown
- CCAC will receive your application, and if approved, complete the certification process within 7-10 days.