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PLUS Loans


There are two different types of PLUS Loans:

  1. Parent PLUS Loans
  2. PLUS Loans for Graduate or Professional students
 

 

Parent PLUS Loan

Who can apply? Student's mother/step-mother or father/step-father.

(Grandparents and legal guardians are not considered parents and should not apply for this loan.)

Eligibility: Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.

Not be in default on a federal student loan.

No owe a refund on a federal education grant.

Applicant must not have an adverse credit history.

Terms and conditions: Repayment period begins within 60 days of the loan's last disbursement.

Up to 10 years to repay the loan.

Fixed interest rate of 8.5%

Origination and insurance fees of up to 4% may be deducted from each disbursement.

How to apply: UH Manoa requires students to complete a FAFSA application.  (This allows the office to offer any grants or other need-based awards to qualified applicants.)

Complete the Parent Loan Request Form.  (Your parent is responsible for choosing their lender.  A lender options page has been provided)

Loan limit:

 student's cost of attendance

- financial aid awarded

maximum PLUS Loan amount

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PLUS Loan for Graduate/Professional Students (Grad PLUS)

Who can apply? Graduate or professional students.
Eligibility: Be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible graduate or professional degree seeking program.

Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen and have a valid Social Security number.

Not be in default on a federal student loan.

Complete a FAFSA application

Apply for the maximum loan eligibility in federal Stafford loans.

Features: Fixed interest rate of 8.5%

Origination fee of up to 3% and a federal default fee of up to 1%.

Interest begins to accrue immediately upon disbursement.

Borrower begins repayment within 60 days of their last disbursement.

In-school deferments are available for students who are enrolled at least half time in a degree seeking program.

How to apply: Complete a FAFSA application.

Complete a Grad PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note directly with your lender. (A lender options page has been provided.) 

Credit Eligibility: You cannot:
  • have any debts that are delinquent 90 days or more, or
  • have any defaulted loans, outstanding tax liens, unpaid judgments, or any bankruptcy, foreclosure or wage garnishment within the past 5 years.
Loan limit:

 student's cost of attendance

- financial aid awarded

maximum Grad PLUS Loan amount

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