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I can’t afford the Federal PLUS loan. What are my other options?

Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions
Other options include applying for an Alternative Student Loan, or using the AMS TuitionPay payment plan or any combination.
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What do I do if my parents do not qualify for a Federal PLUS Loan?

Loyola University Chicago- FAQs
If a parent (of a dependent student) applies for and is denied a Federal PLUS Loan because of poor credit or low income, the student may be eligible for an additional Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan. Loyola's preferred lenders routinely notify OSFA about loans that are denied, and the addition of the Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan will be done automatically. A student may also bring a copy of the denial notice to OSFA (lenders are required to send notice in writing of the denial).
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What if I can’t afford an attorney?

Gold, Khourey&Turak
Most attorneys work on a contingent fee basis. This means that you will not be charged a fee unless a settlement or judgment is recovered on your behalf. If a recovery is made, then the attorney fees come out of a pre-agreed upon percentage of the gross amount recovered. We also advance the costs associated with investigating your case, including the cost of obtaining police, medical, and other records that are necessary to successfully represent your claim.
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What if I can’t afford to pay for therapy?

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Many community mental health centers offer 'sliding-scale' fees: prices based on your income or ability to pay. Other advantages to these places may include broader on-site resources. They often have different types of in-house therapists and programs for other members of your family. Therapists are in training and supervised by a licensed therapist.
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What if I am uninsured and can’t afford treatment or medication?

Asthma Resources, NJDHSS
New Jersey offers several programs for uninsured individuals depending on age and income. You maybe eligible for: U.S. Citizen or qualified alien (most immigrants who arrived after August 22, 1996 are barred from the program for five years) To find out more about Medicaid call 1-800-356-1561 or visit http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/dhsmed.
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I have Valley Fever and can’t afford my medication. What can I do?

www.valleyfeversurvivor.com - Frequently Asked Questions
In the short term, inform your doctor that you can’t afford the antifungal medication and ask if he or she may be able to give you free samples of the drugs you require. To continue receiving medication, consider the Partnership for Prescription Assistance or the Pfizer Philanthropy Program accessible through our Links Page. Your doctor may need to be the one to contact these groups in order for you to qualify for the programs.
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What if I can’t afford coverage?

Network PlatinumPlus Enrollment Website
If you have both Medicare and Medicaid, you already qualify for low-income assistance. If you don’t qualify for Medicaid, you may still qualify for some assistance if your resources are $11,500 for an individual, or $23,000 for a couple. In some cases, the government will also review your resources.
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How do I apply for the Federal PLUS loan?

Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions
Your parent needs to complete a PLUS Loan Request Form and submit it to the financial aid office. The information is then entered into our system and sent electronically to VSAC. VSAC will perform a credit check and if approved will send a PLUS Master Promissory Note to the parent. Once the loan is approved and all the necessary paperwork is complete between VSAC and parent, the loan money is sent electronically to be applied to the student’s account once school begins.
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Do I qualify for the Federal PLUS loan?

Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions
You may call the VSAC loan department at 1-800-798-8722 for pre-approval. This may be helpful in situations with any adverse credit issues and allow time for the issue(s) to be resolved.
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What is a Federal Parent PLUS Loan?

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A Federal Parent PLUS Loan is a low-interest, unsubsidized federal loan that allows a parent of a dependent student to assist in paying for the student's college education. If a student accepts the offer of a Parent PLUS Loan on an award notification and the parent wants to borrow the loan, the parent must apply for the Parent PLUS Loan. Additional information, including interest rate and associated loan fees, can be found in our publication: Stepping Through the Application Process.
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What is the interest rate on the Federal PLUS Loan?

AMS Loan FAQs
The interest rate for Parent PLUS Loans and Graduate PLUS Loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2006 is fixed at 8.5%. The interest rate on Parent PLUS Loans first disbursed before July 1, 2006 is variable (adjusted annually on July 1) and capped at 9%. The current interest rate through June 30, 2007 is 7.94%.
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How do I get the money from a Federal PLUS Loan?

Chela | Federal Loans | PLUS | FAQs
Your financial aid office disburses PLUS loan funds to the student in scheduled payments over the course of the academic year. If you take out a PLUS loan through Chela, we will fund your loan through your child's school's financial aid office. Funds usually become available early on in the school term, depending on factors such as when your child's application was completed.
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What is a federal PLUS loan?

Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs for the Student Loan Conso...
It is a Parent Loan for an Undergraduate Student. In order to qualify you must have a dependent child that goes to college at least part time and is achieving satisfactory grades. You also cannot have loan delinquencies for more than 90 days and you are susceptible to a credit check.
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College Assist
The Federal PLUS Loan is part of the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). It is designed to allow parents of undergraduate dependent students to borrow for their children's education. Income and assets are not a factor. However, eligibility for the PLUS Loan is based on the parent's credit history.
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What is a Federal Direct PLUS Loan?

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Through the Federal Direct PLUS Loan program and Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loan program, parents of dependent undergraduate students, as well as graduate and professional students may borrow up to the cost of education per child enrolled in higher education, minus other financial aid. Borrowers must have no adverse credit histories. The interest on these loans begins to accumulate on the date of the first loan disbursement. Repayment begins on the day after the loan is fully disbursed.
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What are the Federal PLUS Loan fees?

Sovereign Bank | FAQs - Education Loans
A 1% default fee may be put in an insurance fund by the guaranty agency that protects the lender against any loan default. Some lenders and guarantors will pay the default fee on behalf of the student. A 3% origination fee is automatically deducted from the principal loan amount, and paid to the Federal Government for originating the loan.
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How will my Federal PLUS Loan be disbursed?

Sovereign Bank | FAQs - Education Loans
When the school certifies the loan, they request disbursement dates. Many schools have the funds sent via electronic funds transfer; otherwise, a paper check is made co-payable to the borrower and the school. The borrower and the school must endorse the check. Traditionally, loan disbursements are usually made once each semester in equal installments during the academic year.
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When do I have to repay my Federal PLUS Loan?

Sovereign Bank | FAQs - Education Loans
Repayment normally begins within 60 days after the second loan disbursement. With some lenders and guarantors, PLUS payments can be deferred.
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Why can’t you afford to pay for your wedding?

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We both graduated from college this year and we are both working two jobs each to stay on top of things. Our families are not in the position to help us financially either, and it is up to us.
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What if I can’t afford 20% to put down on a house?

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Assuming you can qualify for higher monthly mortgage payments and have an excellent credit history, you should be able to find a 0-15% down payment loan. However, you may pay a higher interest rate and loan fees than someone making a larger down payment.
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What if I can’t afford $50 right now?

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If you can’t beg, borrow or steal $50… DON’T FEAR. Fill in the registration form and concentrate extra hard on convincing us how badly you want to participate. We’ll get back to you once we have a chance to read all the applications and get a sense of how many scholarships we will be able to give this year based on the funds we have available. We are focused on ensuring that money is not the deciding factor between who gets to attend and who doesn’t.
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Should I select the same lender for my Federal Graduate PLUS loan as my Federal Stafford loan?

Graduate PLUS FAQs - Total Higher Education Loans (a product...
Yes, it is in your best interest to select the same lender to ease the repayment of your loans. T.H.E. offers combined billing for all of your loans that are funded by T.H.E. so you have the ability to make one payment for multiple loans. Having your loans with one lender also cuts down on the correspondence you may need to have if you are filing a deferment or forbearance.
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What is a Federal Parent Loan (PLUS)?

Bluegrass Community & Technical College: FAQ
The PLUS Loan allows a parent of a dependent student to borrow funds to meet the cost of attendance not met by other financial aid. The amount a parent is eligible for equals cost minus other aid. The repayment on these loans begins 60 days after the loan is disbursed. The interest rate is not to exceed 9%.
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When do I have to start paying on the Federal PLUS loan?

Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions
Payments begin 60 days after the second disbursement of the loan. The standard length of repayment is 10 years. You can estimate your monthly payment amount by using the calculator found on VSAC’s website, www.vsac.org.
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What happens if my Federal PLUS loan is denied?

Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions
Then the student may be eligible for an additional $4000 (freshman /sophomore) or $5000 (junior/ senior) in a Federal Unsubsidized Stafford loan. The student will have to notify the Financial Aid Office in writing if they want to borrow the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford loan. Work-Study
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Where is a Federal Parent PLUS Loan sent?

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The parent’s lender initially sends the proceeds to K-State. If the parent has signed a release form that allows the student to receive the Parent PLUS Loan proceeds, the student will be able to pick up a refund check at the Cashier's Office, in 211 Anderson Hall. If the parent did not sign the release, a check will be printed and mailed to the parent at the address listed on the PLUS Loan application.
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