Graduate Professional Loans

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans

Loan basics

Types

Need-Based: No
Subsidized: No

Interest rates

Please view studentaid.gov for the most recent interest rates.

Loan fees

Please view studentaid.gov for the most recent loan fees.

Grace period

Six months

Cancellation

You may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Borrowers will need to work with their servicers to determine eligibility. Additional info regarding Public Service Loan Forgiveness may be found at studentloans.gov.

Loan Requirements

To be offered a both a Federal Direct Subsidized Loan & Federal Unsubsidized Direct loan, you must meet the following criteria:

Apply for student financial assistance with the university and meet the required eligibility requirements,
Accept or reject each type of assistance offered,
Complete both a master promissory note and entrance counseling session (for all new borrowers).

Loan interest information

Interest on the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans accrues from the moment of disbursement and throughout the entire life of the loan. The loan origination fee will be deducted from your disbursements by the government before the funds are issued.