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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