Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Program
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans from the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program are low-interest loans for undergraduate and graduate students. Eligibility is not based upon need. The student is responsible for paying all interest charges, and interest begins to accrue the day the loan is disbursed. Repayment of the unsubsidized loan may be deferred during in-school, grace, and deferment periods; however, the accrued interest may be capitalized.
Eligible medical students may borrow up to $47,167 per twelve-month academic year from the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan program. Students who wish to apply for federal student loans should complete all applicable steps on the Application Checklist.
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan
PLUS loans are federal loans that graduate or professional degree students can use to help pay education expenses not covered by other financial aid. Eligibility is not based upon need. The student is responsible for paying all interest charges, and interest begins to accrue the day the loan is disbursed. Repayment of the PLUS loan may be deferred during in-school and deferment periods; however, the accrued interest may be capitalized.
Annually, eligible medical students may borrow up to the Cost of Attendance minus any other financial aid received. There is no aggregate limit.
A credit check will be performed during the application process. If you have an adverse credit history, you may still receive a Direct PLUS Loan by obtaining an endorser who does not have an adverse credit history or documenting, to the U.S. Department of Education’s satisfaction, extenuating circumstances relating to your adverse credit history.