了解你的学生贷款选择

You may apply for a range of student loans — borrowed funds that must be repaid, with interest —  to help finance your Mary education. You can learn more about the various types of loans on this page.

To apply for federal and some private loans, complete the 免费申请 联邦学生资助 (FAFSA)形式.

联邦直接学生贷款

美国.S. 教育部 offers eligible students at participating schools 直接资助贷款 and 直接无补贴贷款.

直接资助贷款

  • 直接资助贷款 are available to undergraduate students with financial need.
  • 美国niversity of Mary 金融援助 Office will determine how much you can borrow based on the results of your FAFSA application.
  • 美国.S. 教育部 pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan
    • while you're in school at least half-time (6 credits);
    • for the first six months after you leave school (referred to as a grace period); and
    • during a period of 延期 (a postponement of loan payments).
  • 你的贷款人是美国.S. 教育部.

直接无补贴贷款

  • 直接无补贴贷款 are available to undergraduate and graduate students.
  • There is no requirement to demonstrate financial need.
  • Borrowers are responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods.
  • If you choose not to pay the interest while you are in school and during periods of grace, 延期, 或宽容, your interest will accumulate and be capitalized (interest will be added to the principal amount of your loan).

联邦直接贷款资源 

直接PLUS贷款

直接PLUS贷款 are federal loans available to parents of dependent undergraduate students and to graduate or professional students.

联邦PLUS贷款资源

家长PLUS贷款 

  • The parent is the borrower and responsible for the repayment of principal and Interest.
  • The parent borrower must not have an adverse credit history. 如果家长PLUS贷款被拒绝, the student may qualify for additional Direct Unsubsidized Loan Funds.
  • Repayment begins 60 days after the final disbursement.
  • The dependent student must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits).
  • 经济需求不是必需的.

 毕业生加分贷款

  • Graduate students may apply for these loans when all other student loan eligibility has been exhausted.
  • The student must be enrolled at least half-time. 
  • Repayment will begin 60 days after the final disbursement.
  • 学生必须满足所有贷款要求.

The Master Promissory Note (或然数) is a legal document in which you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. 教育部. It explains the terms and 条件 of your loan(s).  Funds cannot be released to your University of Mary student account until a promissory note is completed.

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If you have not previously received a Federal Direct Loan, the Federal Government requires you to complete entrance counseling to ensure you understand the responsibilities and obligations of borrowing a loan. This 在线 counseling session helps guide you through managing your student loans, 无论是在课程期间还是之后.

You may need to complete more than one session depending on the type of loan you are offered.

  • 贷款入学辅导 — for Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and Graduate PLUS 贷款.

Private education loans are non-federal loans offered by lending institutions to assist students in meeting their education expenses. Interest rates and fees are generally determined by the borrower and/or co-signer’s credit score. 这些贷款有不同的条款, 条件, 还款方式, 费用也比联邦贷款高, 并且可能收取更高的利率.

The Mary 金融援助 Office offers a customized 在线 comparison tool — FASTchoice to assist you in making the private loan choice that is best for you. You may select any lender of your choice even if they do not appear in FASTchoice.

美国niversity of Mary 金融援助 Office and its staff do not endorse or accept any incentives, 财务或其他方面, 任何贷款人.

Consider the following when selecting a private loan lender:

  • 价值与利益
    • 贷款人收取什么费用?
    • Does the lender offer competitive rates and pricing?
    • Does the lender offer interest rate reductions and rebates?
    • How easy is it for you to earn and keep rate reductions and rebates?
  • 客户服务
    • Does the lender recommend that students maximize their use of free aid and federal loans prior to considering a private loan? 
    • Can you apply 在线 and do you have 24/7 access?
  • 还款方式
    • When will you have to start repaying your loan?
    • Does the lender offer a variety of 还款方式 & 解决方案?
    • Does the lender educate borrowers about effective debt management?
  • 经验与寿命
    • Is the lender a steady and responsible lender with a track record that demonstrates its commitment to students?

如果你获得了联邦贷款, you are required to complete exit counseling before you graduate, 离开学校(任何理由), 或者降至半日入学率以下. Exit counseling is a mandatory information session that explains your federal loan repayment responsibilities and when repayment begins.

 

  • 贷款退出咨询 -For Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and Graduate PLUS 贷款

让我们帮忙

财政援助办公室是: 

  • 开放时间为星期一至五上午8时至下午4时30分
  • 可用于 虚拟会议 通过微软团队:周一至周五下午1-4点

Admitted and prospective students and their families are also welcome to attend the financial aid and costs orientation during our 访问的日子.

有问题?

我们是来帮忙的. Call the 金融援助 Office at 701-355-8142, email us, or schedule a virtual meeting.