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The Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is a variable low interest rate loan for parents of dependent undergraduate students. A creditworthy borrower may obtain a PLUS Loan to cover the remaining cost of attendance at a college or university. The PLUS Loan is not based on financial need.


Online applications will be processed within minutes. Upon credit approval, you will be able to print a pre-approved PLUS Loan application/promissory note. If you are unable to print an application, a PLUS Loan application/promissory note will be mailed to you.

PLUS Loans Quick Facts:

Interest Rate

8.5%.

Loan Fees

3% origination fee (1% federal default fee waived)

Annual Maximum

Cost of attendance minus financial aid received

Cumulative Maximums

N/A

Repayment Period

Up to 10 years

Minimum Payments

$50 per month

Payments Prior to Graduation

*Effective July 1, 2008 - payments may be deferred until 6 months after student graduates or drops below half-time status.

Borrower Benefit

For loans first disbursed on or after June 1, 2008, all PLUS borrowers with students attending Missouri schools who pay their loans by auto-debit will be eligible to receive a 0.25% interest rate reduction during repayment.



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