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Loans Available to IUPUI Students

For all loans, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Be enrolled at least half-time
    • Undergraduates: 6 credit hours / semester
    • Graduates: 4 credit hours / semester
  • Be admitted into a degree-seeking program
  • Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements
  • Not be in default on prior educational loans.

Lender Options for Federal Stafford, Federal PLUS and Private Loans

IUPUI and IUPUC participate in the federal Direct Loan program for all federal Stafford and federal PLUS loans.  The lender for the federal Direct Loan program is the US Department of Education.

Private student loans are offered by private lending institutions as an alternative aid option if additional funding is needed to supplement your state and federal aid. Before you consider borrowing a private student loan, we recommend you apply for federal student loans, which generally have better terms and lower interest rates.

Click on the loan type below for more information:

Federal Perkins

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  • Eligibility: First-time Freshmen who file the FAFSA by the on-time deadline of March 10; EFC less than 4618
  • Interest Rate: 5%, fixed
  • Award Amount: $1000 for the academic year, divided equally between fall and spring terms
  • Notes: Based on exceptional need and availability of funds. No origination fee. Payments deferred while enrolled at least half-time
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Federal Stafford

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  • Eligibility: FAFSA filed; Subsidized Stafford is based on need while the Unsubsidized Stafford is non-need based
  • Interest Rate: 6.8%, fixed
  • Award Amount: Varies based on cost of attendance, year in school, dependency status & previous borrowing
  • Notes: Payments deferred while enrolled at least half-time. Interest begins accruing at the time of loan disbursement
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Federal PLUS

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  • Eligibility: For parents of dependent undergraduate students or for independent graduate students
  • Interest Rate: 7.9%, fixed
  • Award Amount: Maximum: Student's cost of attendance minus all other aid
  • Notes: Parent (dependent) or Student (graduate) must complete a separate PLUS application & meet the credit requirements
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Health Professions Loan (HPL)

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  • Eligibility: Medical or Dental student; FAFSA filed; based on need
  • Interest Rate: 5%, fixed
  • Award Amount: Maximum: Mandatory fees + $2500
  • Notes: Must submit FAFSA with parent information

Private / Alternative

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  • Eligibility: General requirements above
  • Interest Rate: Varies based upon credit
  • Award Amount: Maximum: Cost of attendance minus all other aid

Notes:

  • Loans are processed once eligibility for other financial aid has been determined
  • Must complete a separate application with the lender & meet the credit requirements or apply with a credit-worthy cosigner.

Additional Resources


IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.