Recommended Loan Suggestions

for Graduate and Professional Students

1. Perkin Loans: available for graduate students with exceptional financial need. Maximum annual limit: $6,000
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2. Fed Stafford Loans: get the maximum amount of federal Stafford loans as possible. The maximum loan limits are higher than for undergrad programs. Use that money to pay tuition and other fees:
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3. Grad PLUS Loans: after you have applied and received all of the eligibile Stafford student limits, graduates and professionals students can qualify for the grad PLUS loan to pay for the cost of attendance including tuition, room and board, books, and even travel:
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4. Private Loans: if you need additional funds that are not subject to federal regulations, check into private student loans. You can borrow up to $30,000 each academic year and defer repayments until after your graduate:
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   other points of interest:
   

• summary aid chart for graduates
• pros and cons of student loans
• managing your money while in school