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Parent PLUS Loan



Cost Index
135

What is the Cost Index?

Student Loan Description

The Parent PLUS Loan allows parents to borrow the total cost of their child’s undergraduate education including tuition, room and board, supplies, lab expenses, and travel less any other aid.

* Fixed interest rate of 8.5%
* Full deferment options available to those who qualify
* Interest paid may be tax deductible

Parents can borrow federally guaranteed, low interest rate loans to help pay for their child's education without needing to worry about collateral.

Student Loan Overview

TypePLUS
Cost Index135
Amount Received$10,000
Change Amount
Interest Rate8.5%

Payment Details

In-School / Grace Interest Payments
Monthly Payment$133
# of Payments118
Final Payment$2
Total Paid$15,725

Borrower Benefits

Auto-Debit
Interest Rate Reduction of 0.25%


Additional Information

Minimum Payment$50
Repayment Fee
Application Fee
Origination Fee3% Deducted from Disbursement
Federal Default Fee
In-school Period
Grace Period6 months
Pay Interest During In-School and Grace PeriodsNo
Change
SubsidizedNo
Change
Interest Capitalizes before repaymentAt repayment
24/7 Application ProcessingYes
Benefits Lost if Loan SoldYes
Co-signer RequiredSometimes
Online ApplicationYes
Benefit Recovery ClauseYes

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