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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
Type
PLUS
Cost Index
135
Amount Received
$10,000
Change Amount
Interest Rate
8.5%
Payment Details
In-School / Grace Interest Payments
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Monthly Payment
$133
# of Payments
118
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 Fee
3% Deducted from Disbursement
Federal Default Fee
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In-school Period
—
Grace Period
6 months
Pay Interest During In-School and Grace Periods
Change
Subsidized
Change
Interest Capitalizes before repayment
At repayment
24/7 Application Processing
Benefits Lost if Loan Sold
Co-signer Required
Sometimes
Online Application
Benefit Recovery Clause
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Make Interest Payments while in school