Student Loans
Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
Federal loan, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required
Undergraduate and graduate students eligible
Grad PLUS Federal Loan
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required
Graduate students eligible
Credit approval required
Federal Perkins Loan
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required
Undergraduates and some grad students eligible based on need
Nursing Student Loan
Awarded through the Office of Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) required
Undergraduates with exceptional need accepted into the USD Nursing Program
Private loans
FAFSA not required, lender application required
Student creditworthiness or co-signer usually required
Terms and interest rates vary by lender
Parent loans
Parent PLUS
Credit approval is required