Grad PLUS Loan
FEDERAL GRADUATE PLUS LOAN
Federal GRAD PLUS loans are available to graduate students. Although eligibility is not based on financial need or family income, a credit check and the FAFSA are required. Creditworthy GRAD PLUS loan applicants may borrow up to the total cost of attendance (COA) minus any other financial assistance being received by the student.
- For detailed instructions on how to apply for a Federal GRAD PLUS loan, click here.
- Description/Requirements:
- Fixed interest rate: 8.5%
- Online application process
- Credit check required
- Must not be in default on a federal loan
- Borrowing limit = up to Cost of Attendance - aid awarded
- Completion of the FAFSA
- Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed (but may be deferred as long as you are enrolled at least half-time)
- Continued eligibility requires satisfactory academic progress
Repayment/GPA Information:
LOANS BY WEB: Trinity University, along with Texas Guarantee Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC), uses a web application for the Stafford and PLUS loans. This site, called TG Loans By Web (LBW), will guide you step-by-step through completing and submitting your online loan application.
Complete your LBW Online Application at https://lbw.tgslc.org/LBW/start.do


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