Evaluate whether you are eligible for a Stafford loan. Have you submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is available from the Department of Education? Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident? Will you be enrolled in school at least half time? Are you accepted to a school that is in the Federal Family Education Loan Program? (Contact your admissions office if you are unsure.) If you've answered yes to all these questions, you may apply for a Stafford loan. Additionally, if you've already had an education loan, you must not be in default.
Go to the official Stafford Loan website. Click on the red "Apply Now" button.
Fill in the requested information. Provide your full name, permanent address, date of birth, grade level and the name of the college you will be attending, as well as the state in which it is located. Complete the rest of the application by clicking on the "Continue to Next Step" link.