How to Apply

  • Complete and submit the FAFSA form (link to our fafsa page)
  • Complete an application and basic credit check at studentaid.gov
  • Complete a Master Promissory Note on studentaid.gov
  • S&T determines how much student aid you are eligible to receive

Eligibility

  • Graduate students (there is no requirement to demonstrate financial need)
  • Must be enrolled at least half-time

Interest Rates

  • Fixed 9.08% for the 2024-2025 year starting July 1, 2024

Borrowing Amount

  • Cost of education (determined by S&T) minus other financial assistance
  • All federal loans have origination fees which are taken out of the loan when it disburses

Loan Repayment

  • You don't have to start making payments until six months after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment.

For more information on Graduate PLUS Loans, please visit Federal Student Aid.