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Federal Stafford Loans

Stafford Loans are federal student loans made available to university students to supplement personal and family resources, scholarships, grants, and work-study. Nearly all students are eligible to receive Stafford loans regardless of credit. Stafford loans may be subsidized by the U.S. Government or unsubsidized depending on the student's financial need. More information.

Federal Parent Loans (PLUS)

The Federal Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) enables parents and legal guardians to borrow up to the cost of education for dependent undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time. PLUS Loan are credit-based and a parent will need to apply with their lender in order to qualify. More information.

Federal Graduate Loans (PLUS)

PLUS Loans are available to Graduate Students to borrow up to their cost of attendance. PLUS Loans are credit-based and in order to qualify the graduate student will need to apply with their lender. More information.

Federal Perkins Loans

Perkins Loans are a low interest federal student loan for graduate and undergraduate students. The University acts as the lender using a limited pool of funds provided by the federal government. These loans are awarded based on exceptional financial need. More information.

Alternative Loans

Students may use private, credit-based loans if they have exhausted their federal loan eligibility. Contact the Financial Aid Office to determine your alternate loan eligibility. More information.