Risks of Direct PLUS Loans: Impact on Parental Finances & Retirement

Discover the financial risks of Direct PLUS Loans for parents, including large borrowing limits, no grace period, and limited ...
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Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans: What to Know Before You Apply

Grad PLUS loans offer graduate students flexible borrowing options, but come with higher interest rates and the need for a credit check Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Christy Bieber is a ...
Medicine Buffalo

Enroll in Direct Deposit of Parent PLUS Loan Refunds

Authorized Payers are encouraged to enroll in direct deposit to receive refund(s) faster. For Authorized Payers anticipating a refund from a Direct PLUS Loan, it is essential to use the exact name and ...
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Student Loan Shake-Up: What the OBBB Means for Parent PLUS Borrowers, From a Financial Aid Expert

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), drastic changes are coming to federal student loan programs. One major change is the new loan limits for Parent PLUS Loans beginning July 1, 2026 ...
Wall Street Journal

Understanding Federal Direct Loans: Your Guide to Types, Benefits and How To Apply

There are four types of federal Direct Loans, including subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS and consolidation loans Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Becca Stanek is a contributor to Buy Side and ...
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Office of Student Financial Services

Under this federally guaranteed loan program, starting in Fall 2026 parents of students may borrow up to $20,000 per student per year, with a maximum lifetime limit of $65,000 per student. Legacy ...