What is a Parent PLUS Loan

草榴视频 State University participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loan). The Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is a loan that parents can apply for to help pay the cost of education for their dependent undergraduate children. Eligible parents borrow directly from the U. S. Department of Education and can borrow up to their child's cost of attendance minus other financial aid received.

How do I apply for a Parent PLUS direct loan?

  • Go to and click the Loans and Grants heading at the top of the page.
  • Click PLUS LOAN: GRAD PLUS AND PARENT PLUS.
  • Click the 鈥淟ogin鈥� button (top right) and login using the parent鈥檚 FSA ID# and Password.
  • Follow the steps to complete the application and credit check. Note: Be sure to use the parent鈥檚 name as the borrower, not the student.
  • Select 鈥湶萘袷悠� State University鈥� as the 鈥淪chool Name鈥�.
  • Review your eligibility results (provided immediately).

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