How Much Can I Borrow?

COCC will determine the maximum amount of Direct Loans a student is eligible for based on the number of credits at COCC and the financial need demonstrated by Department of Education's federal regulations.

Maximum Annual Loan Limits

Borrowers Academic Level Dependent Students

Independent Students

Freshman

1 - 44 credits at COCC

$5,500
No more than $3,500 of this
may be in sub loans.

$9,500
No more than $3,500 of this
may be in sub loans.
Sophomore

45+ credits at COCC
$6,500
No more than $4,500 of this
may be in sub loans.
$10,500
No more than $4,500 of this
may be in sub loans.

Maximum Undergraduate Aggregate Limits

Dependent

Independent
$23,000 $57,500