The Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan is part of a federal program and is available to eligible graduate students enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program. This is a credit based loan, and the interest rate is fixed at 7.9 percent.
How to Apply
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Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Include the AU school code 001434 in the school release section.
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Complete and submit the Graduate PLUS Master Promissory Note online.
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Complete and submit the PLUS Request Form to the AU Financial Aid Office. This can be faxed to 202-885-1129 or mailed to our office.
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The Federal Direct Loan program will complete a credit check. Once your Master Promissory Note and credit approval have been processed, the Federal Direct Loan program will notify the AU Financial Aid office that loan is approved for disbursement.
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Complete and submit the Graduate PLUS Entrance Counseling online.
PLUS Loan Denial
If your PLUS loan is denied, then you may still be eligible to re-apply using an endorser (co-signer). If applicable, information about this option will be sent to you from the Federal Direct Loan program.
