Direct PLUS Loans

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:financial_assistance
gptkbp:administered_by gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Education
gptkbp:application FAFSA required
gptkbp:borrower_benefits potential for deferment and forbearance
gptkbp:borrower_contact_information provided by loan servicer
gptkbp:borrower_responsibilities repay loan according to terms
gptkbp:cancellation_reason limited circumstances for forgiveness
gptkbp:consequences loss of eligibility for federal aid
gptkbp:consolidation_option Direct Consolidation Loan available
gptkbp:credit_requirements credit history check required
gptkbp:currency fixed 7.54% for 2023-2024
gptkbp:disbursement_method directly to the school
gptkbp:eligibility no adverse credit history
gptkbp:eligibility_for_loan_forgiveness limited to specific programs
gptkbp:financial_aid managed by federal loan servicers
considered in financial aid calculations
need-based and non-need-based
requires promissory note and other documents
rights under federal law
to cover educational expenses
up to full cost of attendance
various federal loan servicers
gptkbp:financial_literacy_resources available for borrowers
gptkbp:forbearance_options available for temporary financial hardship
gptkbp:funding based on creditworthiness and school certification
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Direct PLUS Loans
gptkbp:impact_on_credit_score can affect credit score positively or negatively
gptkbp:interest_rate_changes fixed for the life of the loan
gptkbp:interest_rate_type fixed
gptkbp:investment starts immediately after disbursement
gptkbp:is_available_in graduate or professional students
parents of dependent undergraduate students
gptkbp:loan_application_form available online through FAFSA
gptkbp:loan_borrower_support available through federal resources
gptkbp:loan_default_prevention strategies available to avoid default.
gptkbp:loan_disbursement_frequency typically two disbursements per academic year
gptkbp:loan_discharge_options available under certain conditions
gptkbp:loan_funding_timeline typically disbursed at the beginning of the term
gptkbp:loan_grace_period typically 6 months after leaving school
gptkbp:loan_impact_on_future_borrowing may affect future credit decisions
gptkbp:loan_impact_on_tax_returns interest may be tax-deductible under certain conditions
gptkbp:loan_interest_calculation simple interest on unpaid principal
gptkbp:loan_interest_rate_history subject to annual adjustments based on market conditions
gptkbp:loan_limit cost of attendance minus other financial aid
gptkbp:loan_repayment_assistance_programs available for eligible borrowers
gptkbp:loan_repayment_challenges can include financial hardship and unemployment
gptkbp:loan_repayment_options various repayment plans available
gptkbp:loan_repayment_start_date after graduation or dropping below half-time enrollment
gptkbp:loan_transferability can be transferred to another servicer if needed
gptkbp:loan_type unsubsidized
gptkbp:origination_fee 4.228% for loans disbursed after October 1, 2021
gptkbp:payment_methods 10 to 25 years
various payment methods accepted
standard, graduated, extended
gptkbp:repayment_assistance available through various programs
gptkbp:repayment_start within 60 days after disbursement
gptkbp:require_credit_check gptkb:true
gptkbp:submission_deadline varies by academic year
gptkbp:throws available during school enrollment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:financial_assistance
gptkb:Federal_Direct_Student_Loan_Program
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4