Federal Parent PLUS Loans

Information on federal Parent PLUS loans for parents of undergraduate students

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Eligibility for a PLUS Loan

The PLUS loan is available to parents of dependent, undergraduate students. An eligible parent borrower is a dependent student's natural or adoptive mother or father. The spouse of a parent who has remarried is an eligible borrower if his/her income and assets were taken into consideration when completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

You must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or eligible non-citizen to qualify. Credit guidelines will apply in determining your eligibility. You are eligible for a Parent PLUS loan for each child who is enrolled at least half-time in school and meets the school's standards for satisfactory academic progress. Eligibility for PLUS loans is not based on need or income.


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