Student Loans

If you would like a Stafford or Graduate Plus loan for 2012 summer courses, see the Graduate Student Checklist for Summer 2012.

Penn State participates in the Federal Stafford and Graduate Plus Direct Student Loan programs.

Graduate students who meet federal criteria can borrow up to $10,250 in a semester in the Stafford loan program, with an academic year cap of $20,500. Students who need additional funding to meet educational obligations can apply for a Grad Plus Loan on eLion.

For federal loan eligibility criteria and other details on Stafford and Graduate Plus loans, see http://studentaid.ed.gov.

Penn State Great Valley students not formally accepted to a master’s degree program are not eligible for federal student loans and are limited to loans from private lenders. See Frequently Asked Questions.

Steps in the loan process at PSGV

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