Funding Options

Loans

Federal student loans are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.  International students may qualify for private/alternative loans, although many programs require a co-signer who is a U.S. resident.

The Financial Aid Office administers several loan programs for graduate students.

Graduate Student Loans

Federal Student Loans	Private/Alternative Student Loans
Click on the links for the individual loan programs to learn about interest rates, fees, repayment terms and other factors that you should consider before borrowing.
Federal Perkins Loans	Dorothy Durfee Avery (STEP Program Students Only)
Federal Direct Loans	Other Loans
Federal Direct PLUS Loans