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Federal Graduate PLUS Loans

Graduate or professional students are now eligible to borrow through the PLUS Loan Program.

How do I apply?

To be considered for a Graduate PLUS Loan, the student must:

The program requires a determination that the student does not have an adverse credit history.

How much can I borrow?

Eligible students may borrow through the PLUS Loan Program up to their cost of attendance minus other financial assistance awarded to the student (including other loans).

What are the interest rates?

The interest rate for the Graduate PLUS Loan is fixed at 8.5%.

When do I have to start repaying my loan?

The first payment on the Graduate PLUS Loan is due six months after the loan has been fully disbursed.