Loans
Additional support
Do you think you'll need additional financial support to cover the cost of your education? Consider applying for a federal or private education loan. We list resources below and encourage you to look at all of your options to ensure you find the best choice for you.
Your federal loan options
Federal loans are a fixed, low-interest option for undergraduate and graduate students to help pay for the cost of their education. The loans include Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans.
- No credit check or cosigner required on subsidized or unsubsidized loans
- Flexible repayment plans
- In-school deferment of payment
Federal Direct PLUS loans are a credit-based, fixed-interest option for parents of dependent undergraduate students and graduate students.
- Flexible repayment plans
- Federally insured
- In-school deferment of payment option
Private loans are typically used only when federal student or parent loans, grants and scholarships will not cover the total cost of your education.
- Variable and fixed-interest rate options
- May require credit check and cosigner
- Terms vary based on lender