New expanded PLUS loan options allow graduate and professional students to borrow up to the full cost of education minus any other financial aid received.
Aid Options:
- Grants:
most federal grants are for undergraduate programs only. However, your graduate school may offer special grants that support your field of study: view your school for information

- Scholarships:
there are plenty scholarships available for graduate students in particular fields. Complete a thorough search for all the FREE scholarship money: view scholarship information

- Perkin Loans:
available for graduate students with exceptional financial need. Maximum annual limit: $6,000
jump to loan chart for information

- Fed Stafford Student Loans:
graduates can borrow up to $20,500 or more for each academic year: jump to Stafford student loan information

- Grad PLUS Loans:
you can borrow up the full cost of your graduate program minus the available stafford loans amount and other financial aid received: view grad PLUS loan program

- Private Student Loans:
private student loans do not require federal filings and regulations. You can borrow up to $30,000 each academic year ($40,000 for certain schools where the cost of attendance has been determined to exceed $30,000):
Graduate repayment is automatically deferred until after you graduate or cease to be enrolled at least half-time: jump to private student loan information for graduates and professional students

- Other College Financial Aid:
view other financial aid options that may be available: see summary of financial aid options
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