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how best to finance graduate programs
Recommended Aid Options:
New expanded PLUS loan options allow graduate and professional students to borrow up to the full cost of education minus any other financial aid received.
- Grants:
most federal grants are for undergraduate programs only. However, your graduate school may offer special grants that support your field of study: view your school for information
- Scholarships:
there are plenty scholarships available for graduate students in particular fields. Complete a thorough search for all the FREE scholarship money: view scholarship information
- Perkin Loans:
available for graduate students with exceptional financial need. Maximum annual limit: $8,000
jump to loan chart for information
- Fed Stafford Student Loans:
graduates can borrow up to $20,500 or more for each academic year: jump to Stafford student loan information
- Grad PLUS Loans:
you can borrow up the full cost of your graduate program minus the available stafford loans amount and other financial aid received: view grad PLUS loan program
- Private Student Loans:
private student loans do not require federal filings and regulations. You can borrow as much as they need each academic year and save money - build good credit - and pay off your student loan faster:
jump to private student loan information
- Other College Financial Aid:
view other financial aid options that may be available: see summary of financial aid options
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