Parent PLUS Loans

Federal Direct PLUS loans are federally sponsored loans that parents can obtain to help pay the cost of education for their dependent undergraduate children. In order to obtain a PLUS loan, the student must first complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). PLUS loans feature low-interest rates and long-term repayment options. While parents of all income levels are eligible to apply, a credit check is required in order for the loan to be approved.

Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance less any other aid received by the student per academic year. They may also opt to borrow less than the maximum amount that they are eligible for.

If a parent is denied the PLUS loan there is an option through which the dependent student can receive the independent student loan amounts.

To view, the current interest rates and fees visit the studentaid.gov

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loans are federally sponsored loans that are available to graduate students who have borrowed up to their annual or aggregate limit under the Federal Student Loan program. In order to obtain a Graduate PLUS loan, the student must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Graduate PLUS loans feature low-interest rates and long-term repayment options.  While graduate students of all income levels are eligible a credit-worthiness evaluation is required.

Graduate students may borrow up to the cost of attendance less any other aid received by the student annually but must first apply for all federal student loan eligibility before a Graduate PLUS loan can be awarded.

To view, the current interest rates and fees visit the studentaid.gov

Exit Counseling

Borrowers who receive loans under the Federal Direct Student Loan Program are required to complete an online exit counseling session when withdrawing, graduating, or dropping below half-time attendance (even if transferring to another school). These loans include the Direct Subsidized, Direct Unsubsidized, and Direct Graduate PLUS loans.

The exit counseling session is intended to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower and provides useful tips and information to help you manage your loans.

Please note that you must complete the entire session once you begin. If you exit the counseling before completing the session and return later, you will need to start over from the beginning. Be prepared to provide your driver’s license number (if you have one), addresses and phone numbers for your next of kin, two references who live in the United States, and your future employer (if known).

Click here to complete Exit Loan counseling studentaid.gov.