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Graduate PLUS Loans*

What is a Grad PLUS Loan?

A NextStudent Grad PLUS loan makes pursuing a graduate or professional degree easier. This low-cost, credit-based loan offers:

Generous borrowing limits

Online application with e-signature

NextStudent PLUS Solutions services at no charge

Flexible repayment options


Rates


Grad PLUS loan rates are variable, and set by the government each July 1. The rate through June 2007 is 8.5%


Fees


The Federal Grad PLUS loan program has a 3% government origination fee and a 1% guarantee fee that may be waived by the guarantor. Fees are taken out of the loan proceeds so there is never an out-of-pocket cost to you.


Loan Amounts


Eligible students may borrow up to 100% of the cost of their graduate or professional studies education, less any federal aid received.


Eligibility


Grad PLUS loans are available to graduate and professional students who:

Are enrolled at least half-time in a qualified program

Have completed the FAFSA

Are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens

Meet minimum federal requirement for creditworthiness


Repayment Terms


No prepayment penalties

Eligible for deferment and up to three years of forbearance

10 years standard repayment with available income-sensitive, graduated, and extended repayment options


Application Process


Instant pre-approval online or via phone

Online, PIN-based tracking

Fully digital, paperless application process including secure electronic signature technology



Apply For a NextStudent Grad PLUS Loan

* Please be aware that due to current conditions in the student loan market in particular and in the financial sector in general, NextStudent is not currently able to accept any new PLUS, Grad PLUS, Stafford, or Federal Consolidation Loan applications.

On October 1, 2007, legislation went into effect that cut $21 billion in subsidies to FFELP lenders like NextStudent. We have been searching, and continue to search, for avenues that would allow us to keep offering FFELP loans. But at this point, until market and regulatory conditions change, we find ourselves forced to suspend our federal education loan programs.

We value your business, and we want to make sure you’re able to get the money you need to pay for school. We encourage you to take advantage of college scholarships and your available federal financing options. But if you’re still in need of a parent or student loan, please give us a call, and we’ll do what we can to help.

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