GradPLUS Loan eligibility

Graduate studentsDo you qualify for a Nellie Mae GradPLUS Loan? Creditworthy grad students can take a GradPLUS Loan to cover up to the cost of attendance. What other requirements do you have to meet?

 

To be eligible for a GradPLUS Loan:

  • You must have submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • You must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or eligible noncitizen.
  • You should be enrolled at least half time in a graduate- or professional-degree program.
  • Your school must participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).
  • Your other student loans must be in good standing.

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