Read the instructions for filling out the loan period on your student loan application. Your loan term is defined as the period for which you are requesting a loan. You must be a registered student enrolled in an accredited college or university at least halftime to apply for a student loan.
Calculate the loan term for which you are applying. If you are applying for just one semester, you should indicate the start date of that semester's courses as the loan start date on your application and the last day of the semester as the loan end date on your semester.
Print your class enrollment paperwork to prove you are registered for classes for the loan period you indicated on your application. Include this paperwork when you submit your loan application.