Financial Aid and Scholarships

Student loans can be a valuable resource in financing your education. However, borrow conservatively -- accept only what you really need. Explore all options such as grants, scholarships, and employment before borrowing.

Select a loan category for detailed information about that loan type:

• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
• Federal Direct Parent (PLUS) Loan
• Federal Direct Graduate (PLUS) Loan
• Alternative (Private) Loan
• Short Term Loan

For more information about the different types of Direct Loans (subsidized, unsubsidized, Parent PLUS and Graduate PLUS), please visit studentloans.gov.

Borrowing Tips

• Borrow wisely. Explore alternative funding first and borrow only what you need.
• Keep all loan records.
• Track your total amount borrowed. Be sure to evaluate your anticipated post-graduation income and monthly loan payment.
• Pay as you go. Loan payments may be made at any time without penalty and will result in reduced interest accrual over time.