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Low Interest Loans

Low Interest Loans

Student loans are available to those who qualify to assist in covering your costs at any Sullivan University campus. These loans are available from the federal government for students who qualify, and include:

Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan

This loan program provides low-interest loans to students who demonstrate financial need. Students may borrow up to a maximum of $3,500 per academic year for the first year of undergraduate study (0 to 36 credits), $4,500 for the second year (37 to 96 credits) and $5,500 per year for the last two years (97 to 142 credits and be enrolled in a bachelors program). The student must begin repayment six months after he/she leaves college or drops below half-time status, and the student’s payment will be a minimum of $50 per month. The amount of the student’s monthly payment will be determined based upon the amount of student debt and the length of the repayment period.

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

This loan program offers low-interest loans to students who demonstrate little or no “financial need.” The terms are the same as for the Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan except that the federal government does not pay interest on the borrower’s behalf while the borrower is enrolled in school. During that time, the student borrower can choose either to make quarterly interest payments or to “capitalize” interest. “Capitalizing” interest means the lender will add interest accrued to the principal balance. This will eliminate the need for interest payments while in school. Independent students are also eligible to borrow Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. Dependent students are eligible to borrow up to $2,000 per academic year. Independent students may borrow up to a maximum of $6,000 per academic year for the first and second years (up to 96 credit hours), and $7,000 per year for the third and fourth years (97+ credit hours and enrolled in a bachelors program). These amounts are in addition to the Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan amounts discussed above.

The Parent Loan Program for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)

The Federal PLUS Program provides loans to parents of dependent students to attend college. PLUS borrowers do not have to demonstrate need, but are subject to a credit analysis by the lending institution. The parent applying for the loan must fill out a PLUS Master Promissory Note. Repayment of this loan must begin within 30 days of the time the loan is fully disbursed. The borrowing limit is the total cost of attendance, minus any financial aid being received. Parents can complete an application for a Parent PLUS Loan at www.studentaid.gov.