Using the Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Graduate Students
Graduate students have the option of taking out a Federal Direct PLUS Loan to assist with paying for their education.
After a student submits the FAFSA, a Federal Direct PLUS Loan will appear on their award as an option if they meet initial eligibility requirements. If the student accepts the loan in GrizPortal, a credit check will automatically be done and the student notified of the results by the U.S. Department of Education. The credit check is not performed until after the financial aid final review has been completed.
The first time a student takes out a Federal Direct PLUS Loan they will need to complete a and . Each subsequent year a student's credit will be evaluated before the loan is approved.