Recommended Options:

New expanded PLUS loan options allow graduate and professional students to borrow up to the full cost of education minus any other financial aid received.

1. Grants:
   most federal grants are for undergraduate programs only. However, your graduate school may offer special grants that support your field of study: view your school for information
   
   
   
   
2. Scholarships:
   there are plenty scholarships available for graduate students in particular fields. Complete a thorough search for all the FREE scholarship money: view scholarship information
   
   
   
   
3. Perkin Loans:
   available for graduate students with exceptional financial need. Maximum annual limit: $6,000
   jump to loan chart for information
   
   
   
   
4. Fed Stafford Loans:
   graduates can borrow up to $18,000 or more for each academic year: jump to Stafford student loan information
   
   
   
   
5. Grad PLUS Loans:
   you can borrow up the full cost of your graduate program minus the available stafford loans amount and other financial aid received: view grad PLUS loan program
   
   
   
   
6. Private Student Loans:
   private student loans do not require federal filings and regulations. You can borrow up to $30,000 each academic year ($40,000 for certain schools where the cost of attendance has been determined to exceed $30,000): see loan limits
   
   Graduate repayment is automatically deferred until after you graduate or cease to be enrolled at least half-time: jump to private student loan information for graduates and professional students
   
   
   
   
7. Other Aid:
   view other financial aid options that may be available: see summary of financial aid option
   

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