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Federal PLUS Loans

Application Process

IUPUI and IUPUC participate in the federal Direct Loan program for all federal PLUS loans. The lender for the federal Direct Loan program is the US Department of Education. The application process for a federal PLUS Loan can be completed by following these steps:

  1. Complete the appropriate application and submit it to our office. This application must be submitted for each federal PLUS loan requested.
  2. The borrower’s information will be submitted for a credit check to the US Department of Education
    • The borrower must pass the credit check in order to be eligible for the Parent PLUS loan.
  3. First-time borrowers must also complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) before any funds can be applied to the student’s university account. First-time federal Graduate PLUS Loan borrowers must also complete entrance counseling.
    • Use your US Department of Education issued PIN to complete an electronic MPN. This is the same PIN used to electronically sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
      • If you do not have a PIN or if you have forgotten your PIN, you can request a PIN from the official PIN site.
      • Parent PLUS applicants: Your PIN is different than your student’s PIN.
    • Follow the instructions and provide responses to required items.
    • Completing your MPN online will speed up the process significantly.  However, if you do not want to complete the MPN electronically, you may complete it using the paper process.  If you would like to complete a paper MPN, please contact our office and we will have one mailed to you - Be sure to provide your full name and mailing address..

Estimated Sample Repayment Chart

Knowing the monthly payments for the amount you borrow is a great start. As you plan your financial future, use this table to determine your loan repayment obligations. This table shows estimated monthly PLUS loan repayments (based on the Direct Loan Standard Repayment Plan) to assure repayment is manageable.

Amount Borrowed

# of Payments
(in months)

7.90% Interest

Monthly Payment

Total Interest

Total Loan Payment

$4,000

114

$50.00

$1699.35

$5699.35

$5,000

120

$60.40

$2248.00

$7248.00

$8,000

120

$96.64

$3596.60

$11596.80

$10,000

120

$120.80

$4496.00

$14496.00

$20,000

120

$241.60

$8992.00

$28992.00


Click here for the US Department of Education’s online repayment calculator

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