Best Student Loans for Graduate School of April 2024
How Do You Apply for a Graduate Student Loan?The application process for graduate loans depends on whether you're applying for federal or private student loans. Graduate students "can generally avoid having to go through the verification process that some undergraduates must complete because they are receiving only non-need-based loans," says James Anderson, director of financial aid at Montclair State University.Direct PLUS loans are federal loans reserved for graduate students and parents of undergraduates. If you want to apply for a Direct PLUS Loan, which offers higher limits than the standard graduate loan, you'll fill out a separate application after you submit the FAFSA on the Federal Student Aid website. Interest rates are also higher for Direct PLUS loans at 7.54%. With private l...