To apply for Federal Direct subsidized or unsubsidized loans, complete the FAFSA.
Loans
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of study.
Federal Loan Programs
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Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
These loans are available to undergraduate students who have financial need. Interest on the principal loan does not accrue while you are enrolled in college at least half-time.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
These loans are available to both undergraduate and graduate students or those pursuing a professional degree. You do not have to show financial need to receive this loan. Interest begins to accrue as soon as you receive the funds, although you may choose to defer paying on the interest until after you have graduated. You have the option of paying the unsubsidized interest before you enter repayment, otherwise the interest will be capitalized.
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
Direct PLUS loans are available to graduate or professional students and parents of dependent undergraduate students. Eligibility is not based on financial need but a credit check is required.
- (often referred to as a grad PLUS loan)
- (often referred to as parent PLUS loan): Parents can apply for a PLUS loan to help with educational costs beyond what other financial assistance their child receives. Students must submit the FAFSA before parents can apply for a PLUS loan. Parents must complete the Parent PLUS Loan Request Form (available on the OFA Forms page).
Alternative Education Loans
Alternative education loans, also know as private education loans, are made through banks and private lenders. They often have a high interest rate, more restrictive repayment terms, and rarely offer loan forgiveness when compared to federal loans. Federal Student Aid can help you .
You should consider private loans as a last resort and after applying for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA.
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Helpful Tools
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