Grad PLUS loans offer graduate students flexible borrowing options, but come with higher interest rates and the need for a credit check Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Christy Bieber is a ...

Authorized Payers are encouraged to enroll in direct deposit to receive refund(s) faster. For Authorized Payers anticipating a refund from a Direct PLUS Loan, it is essential to use the exact name and ...

There are four types of federal Direct Loans, including subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS and consolidation loans Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Becca Stanek is a contributor to Buy Side and ...

Under this federally guaranteed loan program, starting in Fall 2026 parents of students may borrow up to $20,000 per student per year, with a maximum lifetime limit of $65,000 per student. Legacy ...

Federal Direct Loans are originated by the federal government and don’t come with credit criteria. Federal student loan rates for 2025-2026 range from 6.39% to 8.94%. Consider maxing out federal ...

A Direct Student Loan is another name for a federally issued student loan in the United States. If you borrowed money from the U.S. Department of Education, you likely took out a Direct Loan. Since ...