Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Parents
The Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Parents is a credit-based loan that parents may borrow on behalf of their dependent undergraduate students. Students must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree program.
Apply For a Federal Parent PLUS loan
Interest Rate and Fees
The interest rate for the PLUS loan is fixed at 7.9 percent. Federal Parent PLUS loans are subject to a 4 percent loan origination fee at disbursement.
Repayment
Repayment on the PLUS loan begins within 60 days of the final disbursement, unless the option to postpone repayment until six months following the students graduation is selected.
Maximum Loan Amount
The maximum amount a parent can borrow in a PLUS loan is the total cost of attendance (comprised of tuition and fees, room and board or living costs, books and personal expense allowance) minus all other financial aid.
Application Tips
- Apply for the total amount needed for the entire academic year
- 50 percent of the loan will be disbursed in August and 50 percent in January
- Repayment would begin after January disbursement
- Remember to account for a 4 percent loan fee in determining your loan amount
- Have your and your student's Social Security numbers available when you are applying
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