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As a graduate student there are several types of financial aid that may be available to assist you with funding your graduate/professional education.  To be eligible for federal loans and some alternative loans, you must be enrolled at least half-time each term.  Below is a summary of the financial aid available to graduate students.  To find out more information on each, click on the links provided. 

Please note, if courses are dropped after your term begins, or your enrollment status changes, funds may be required to be returned.  Visit Return of Title IV to learn more.  

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans

Your eligibility for a direct unsubsidized loan will be determined from your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The maximum unsubsidized loan eligibility for an academic year is $20,500.  The total amount of the loan awarded and accepted will be divided over the number of terms in the academic year for your program and disbursed at the start of each term.  Also, the total amount of aid you receive in any term is capped at the cost of attendance for that specific term. 

Students working toward a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) may be eligible to borrow up to a total of $33,000 in Federal Direct Unsubsidized loan, which is $12,500 more than the annual loan limit for other graduate programs. Please be aware this amount is subject to change depending on how close a student is to their aggregate loan limit. To determine eligibility for this loan amount students should complete a FAFSA each academic year.

You'll need to complete a master promissory note and entrance loan counseling before your first amount can be disbursed.  Instructions for completing these steps will be provided to you when your FAFSA is received and the loan is offered.  

Direct Loan Eligibility

To receive a Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loan, you must:

  • File a FAFSA Annually: You must have a valid FAFSA on file with Baylor University to determine general eligibility.
    • Be a US citizen or an eligible non-citizen
    • Have a valid Social Security number
      (with exception of students from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau)
    • Show that you are qualified to obtain a college education by:
      • Having a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent - OR -
      • Complete a high school education in a homeschool setting approved under state law
        (or—if state law does not require a homeschooled student to obtain a completion credential—completing a high school education in a homeschool setting that qualifies as an exemption from compulsory attendance requirements under state law)
  • Sign the certification statement on the FAFSA form stating that you are not in default, owe money for a federal grant, and will use federal student aid for educational purposes only.
  • Be enrolled at least half-time
  • Be enrolled in a program that leads to a degree
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 
  • Be offered any eligible Title IV PELL Grant

Additional eligibility requirements may apply to certain situations including non-U.S. citizens, students with criminal convictions, students with intellectual disabilities, or ability-to-benefit eligible students.

     

      Direct Loan Borrowing Amounts, Annual, and Aggregate Loan Limits

      There are limits to the amount of subsidized and unsubsidized loans that you may be eligible to receive each academic year (annual loan limits) and the total amounts that you may borrow for graduate study (aggregate loan limits).

      The actual loan amount you are eligible to receive each academic year may be less than the annual loan limit. These amounts vary depending on:

      • Your grade level year of education.
      • FAFSA Determined Information
        • Your student status – dependent or independent.
        • Your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) to determine your level of need for Subsidized Loans
        • Your Cost of Attendance, Estimated Financial Assistance (EFA), and remaining student budget.
      • Annual loan limits assume that your program of study is at least a full academic year.
      • Annual limits associated with Direct Loans are based on the SAY or BBAY defined academic year the student is in.  Learn more about SAY/BBAY and loan periods under “Alternative Loans” and “Loan Periods” below. 
      • If a student intends to attend for an entire academic year, they will be offered eligible loans with substantially equal disbursements for each term. 

      With careful planning allowing you to graduate on time or early, you will not reach the aggregate limit. Click here and here to view sample loan disclosure statements. You will receive a statement specific to your loan before your loan is disbursed.

      • Remember, only borrow what you need.  You can borrow less than you are offered each year.
      • If you advance a grade level by the end of spring (freshman to sophomore, sophomore to junior), you may be eligible to borrow an additional $1,000 for the summer.
      • Be aware of aggregate limits when you borrow the max amount for four years.  You will be limited in the amount you can borrow for the fifth year of study.
      Annual and Aggregate Loan Limits
      Graduate Students    
      Graduate or Professional Student $20,500
      (unsubsidized only)
      $138 ,500
      MPH PROGRAM ONLY $33,000
      (unsubsidized only)
      $224,000
      • The graduate aggregate limit includes all federal loans received for undergraduate study.
      • The aggregate loan limits include any Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans or Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans you may have previously received under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. As a result of legislation that took effect July 1, 2010, no further loans are being made under the FFEL Program.
      • Effective for periods of enrollment beginning on or after July 1, 2012, graduate and professional students are no longer eligible to receive Direct Subsidized Loans. The $65,500 subsidized aggregate loan limit for graduate or professional students includes subsidized loans that a graduate or professional student may have received for periods of enrollment that began before July 1, 2012, or for prior undergraduate study.
      • If the total loan amount you receive over the course of your education reaches the aggregate loan limit, you are not eligible to receive additional loans. However, if you repay some of your loans to bring your outstanding loan debt below the aggregate loan limit, you could then borrow again, up to the amount of your remaining eligibility under the aggregate loan limit.
      Direct Loan Fees and Interest Rates

      Origination Fees

      The total origination fee for Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans is 1.057% of the amount borrowed for loans disbursed after October 1, 2020. The origination fee is subject to change annually at the end of September. Origination fees for the next academic year are released in June.

      Interest Rates

      New rates will be established each June for the upcoming year. The interest rate for a loan will apply for the life of the loan (fixed-rate). As a result, it is likely you will have a set of fixed-rate loans, each with a different interest rate. See studentaid.gov for new rate information annually. 

      Graduate or Professional Borrowers
      Disbursed after July 1, 2022
      6.54%
      Direct Unsubsidized Loans

      Additional Interest Rate Support

      • Understanding interest rates and fees—Find out how interest is calculated.
      • Information for military members—If you are a member of the military, you may be eligible for special interest benefits relating to your federal student loans.

       

      Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN)

      The Master Promissory Note (MPN) for Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans is a legal document in which you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Education. It also explains the terms and conditions of your loan(s).

      You may receive more than one loan under an MPN over a period of up to 10 years to pay for your educational costs, as long as the school is authorized to use the MPN in this way and chooses to do so.

      You must sign a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note. This will be the only promissory note you will have to sign as long as you continue to attend Baylor as an undergraduate student. You will need to complete a new MPN as a graduate student. Your FSA ID is required to eSign at studentaid.gov/mpn. 

      • Graduate MPN
      Right to Decline Direct Loans
      • You have the right to decline any financial aid that you are offered.
      • Before your loan money is disbursed, you may cancel all or part of your loan at any time.
      • After your loan money is disbursed, you may return all or a portion of your loan proceeds that credited to your account, to your lender within 90 days of the notice that we send you. 
      • If you want to cancel or return loan proceeds, please submit a Contact Us form.
      • You have a number of rights and responsibilities pertaining to borrowing student loans. Click here for a list of important rights and responsibilities of which you should be aware.
      Direct Loan Entrance Counseling

      Entrance counseling ensures you understand the terms and conditions of your loan and your rights and responsibilities. You will learn what a loan is, how interest works, your options for repayment, and how to avoid delinquency and default.

      Complete Direct Loan entrance counseling after accepting a Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loan offer. Go to studentaid.gov/entrance-counseling and sign in with your FSA ID to complete entrance counseling.  Entrance Counseling will only need to be completed once, for first time borrowers of a loan type, before loan disbursement can take place.

      • Learn more about terms, conditions, borrower responsibilities, and important information about the Direct Loan Program.  
      Direct Loan Disbursement and Reporting
      • Loan Disbursement
        • Once all requirements are met, accepted Title IV loans will schedule to disburse, no earlier than ten days before the first day of class.
        • In most cases, we will apply the loan money to your student account to pay tuition, fees, and any other authorized charges. 
        • If there is money left over, we will initiate a refund of the surplus.
      • Reporting
        • Title IV loan information will be submitted to NSLDS and accessible by authorized agencies, lenders, and institutions, for students, or parents of students, who enter into an agreement regarding Title IV loans [HEOA 489 amended HEA Sec. 485B] – Access Title IV loan information here:  https://nsldsfap.ed.gov/nslds_SA/.
      • After your loan is disbursed, you will be contacted by your loan servicer.
      Direct Loan Exit Counseling

      Exit counseling is required each time you cease to be enrolled at least half-time. If you drop below half-time hours, withdraw, graduate, or stop attending, you are required to complete exit counseling by logging in with your FSA ID at studentaid.gov/exit-counseling. This applies for borrowers under the Federal Perkins Loan Program, William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan Program, and under the Federal Stafford Loan Program. The purpose of exit counseling is to ensure you understand your student loan obligations and are prepared for repayment.

      • Learn more about repayment and exit counseling for the Direct Loan Program

      If a student meets the criteria above, exit counseling is required each time there is more than a 30 day break in at least half-time enrollment, EXCEPT during non-compulsory terms.

      Direct Loan Repayment

      Understanding the details of repayment on your federal student loan is extremely important. Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loan programs generally observe the following provisions:

      • A 6-month grace period is provided before payments are due.
      • Interest accrues during your grace period (excluding Direct Subsidized Loans).
      • Your loan servicer will provide you with a loan repayment schedule.
      • There are multiple repayment options available to choose from.
      • Your billing statement will explain how much to pay and when.
      • You are required to repay all loans that you have borrowed. Under special circumstances, there are student loan forgiveness options.

      Repayment Support Information

      • Who is my loan servicer? 
        • Find out at the Student focused National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
      • What support does the Department of Education provide? 
        • Repayment Options & Making Payments:  Repaying your Federal Student Loans
        • Steps to Repayment Success:  Student Loan Repayment Checklist
      • Sample Re-Payment Schedule

      Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans

      Direct Graduate PLUS Loans can also help pay for education expenses up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial assistance.  These loans are unsubsidized and interest begins accruing from the date disbursed.  These loans require the FAFSA to be completed, a credit check, and offer the option for a co-signer.  There is not an annual loan limit amount, however, the total amount of financial aid you receive in any term is capped at the cost of attendance for that specific term. 

      Grad PLUS Application Process
      • First, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
      • Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) and financial assistance listed in your award notification to determine if a PLUS loan is the best fit for you.
      • Timing of Application
        • The credit check for a PLUS loan is valid for 180 days and it is important to submit your application no earlier than 180 days before the upcoming first day of class.
        • The studentaid.gov website will accept applications for an upcoming academic year beginning April 15, but Baylor University may not process the application until mid-June.  Monitor your account in BearWeb for processing.
      • Submit a PLUS Application at studentaid.gov/plus-app/grad/landing
        • Select a Loan Period
          • Semester Graduate Students
            • Fall/Spring - August to May
            • Fall - August to December
            • Spring - January to May
            • Summer - May to August
          • Law Students
            • Fall/Winter/Spring - August to April
            • Fall - August to November
            • Winter - November to January
            • Spring - February to April
            • Summer - May to August
          • We encourage you to select a loan period for the entire academic year (if you are attending the entire year), rather than a term at a time to avoid submitting an application (and possibly a credit check) multiple times. 
          • Loans requested for the entire academic year will be split into substantially equal disbursements among terms/periods.
            Adjustments can be made upon request by submitting a Contact Us form.
          • Annual limits associated with Direct Loans are based on the SAY or BBAY defined academic year the student is in.  Learn more about SAY/BBAY and loan periods under “Alternative Loans” and “Loan Periods” below. 
          • Loans requested for the entire academic year (SAY or BBAY) will be split into substantially equal disbursements among terms/periods.  Adjustments to loans can be made upon request by submitting a Contact Us form.  Increase requests beyond what you were approved for in your application must be made at studentaid.gov. 
          • Summer is a trailer term for students in a SAY.  New loan applications must be submitted for this term. 
        • Specify a Loan Amount
          • We encourage you to review your expenses carefully and only apply for the amount you truly need to support your educational success.
          • Utilize our PLUS Loan Calculator tool to understand PLUS Loans fees and determine the amount you would like to request borrow.
            • “Maximum Amount” – we will process an approved loan to the max amount available (Cost of Attendance minus All other Financial Aid received.)
            • Or Define a specified amount.
        • Approval Process
          • The Department of Education will send a confirmation of approval or denial to you and our office (if you select Baylor to receive the information – our school code is 003545).
          • If denied, you will be presented with options covered in “PLUS Loans and Adverse Credit History” above.
      Grad PLUS Amount Available to Borrow

      The limit on a Grad PLUS Loan is the student's cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received.

      Grad PLUS Next Steps for Approved Loans
      • Graduate PLUS borrowers must complete a master promissory note (MPN) at studentaid.gov/mpn/grad/landing.  The MPN contains important terms and conditions of Graduate PLUS Loans, as well as borrower rights and responsibilities.
        • The student borrower completes the MPN
        • The MPN is good for ten years.
          If a MPN does not connect to a loan that disburses, it will be closed to any new loans after one year.
      • If a loan has an approved appeal or endorser, the MPN is good for this loan only.  If a new loan is approved later, a new MPN must be completed.
      • First time Direct Graduate PLUS borrowers must complete Entrance Counseling.
      • If your loan application has been approved following an appeal or endorser approval, the student borrower must complete Credit Counseling for PLUS borrowers.
      • Processing
        • We begin processing new loan applications mid-June for the upcoming aid year.
        • We process new loan applications or updates to applications through the academic year Monday-Friday.
        • It can take 5 to 10 business days (or longer during peak periods) to process an approved application.
        • Monitor your email for updates from Baylor and the Department of Education.
        • Monitor BearWeb for information regarding processing of applications.
      • Loan Disbursement
        • Once all requirements are met, accepted Title IV loans will schedule to disburse, no earlier than ten days before the first day of class.
        • In most cases, we will apply the loan money to your student account to pay tuition, fees, and any other authorized charges. 
        • If there is money left over, refunds will be made.
      • Reporting
        • Title IV loan information will be submitted to NSLDS and accessible by authorized agencies, lenders, and institutions, for students, or parents of students, who enter into an agreement regarding Title IV loans [HEOA 489 amended HEA Sec. 485B] – Access Title IV loan information here:  https://nsldsfap.ed.gov/nslds_SA/.
      • After your loan is disbursed, you will be contacted by your loan servicer.  You will receive a Loan Disclosure Statement (plain language version) specific to your loan before your loan is disbursed.
      Next Steps for Denied Grad PLUS Borrowers

      In the denied Graduate PLUS Application, select one of the following Credit Action Choices:

      • “I want to obtain an endorser”
        • The borrower may obtain an endorser who does not have an adverse credit history. An endorser is someone who agrees to repay the PLUS loan if you do not repay it.
        • Request your that your endorser submits an endorser addendum, for further credit review and application consideration.
      • “I want to provide documentation of extenuating circumstances.”
        • Submit documentation to the U.S. Department of Education stating that there are extenuating circumstances relating to your adverse credit history by applying for an appeal. 
      • “I do not want to pursue a Direct PLUS Loan at this time.”
        • This ends the Direct Graduate PLUS Loan application process at this time.
      • “Undecided”
        • This choice keeps the denied application open for endorsement or appeal for the academic year, or until the credit expires, whichever comes first.
      Grad PLUS Exit Counseling

      Exit counseling is required each time you cease to be enrolled at least half-time. If you drop below half-time hours, withdraw, graduate, or stop attending, you are required to complete exit counseling by logging in with your FSA ID at studentaid.gov/exit-counseling.  The purpose of exit counseling is to ensure you understand your student loan obligations and are prepared for repayment.

      • Learn more about repayment and exit counseling for the Direct Loan Program

      If a student meets the criteria above, exit counseling is required each time there is more than a 30 day break in at least half-time enrollment, EXCEPT during non-compulsory terms.

      Grad PLUS Repayment

      Understanding the details of repayment on your federal student loan is extremely important.  The Direct Graduate PLUS loan program generally:

      • Does not have a grace period.
      • You are not required to start making payments until 6 months after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment.  Interest will accrue during this time.
      • Your loan servicer will provide you with a loan repayment schedule.
      • There are repayment options available.
      • Generally, you will have 10 to 25 years to repay your loan, depending on the repayment plan you select.
      • Your billing statement will explain how much to pay and when.
      • You are required to repay all loans that you have borrowed.  Under special circumstances, there are student loan forgiveness options.

      Repayment Support Information

      • Who is my loan servicer? 
        • Find out at the Student focused National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) 
      • What support does the Department of Education provide? 
        • Repayment Options & Making Payments:  Repaying your Federal Student Loans
        • Steps to Repayment Success:  Student Loan Repayment Checklist
      • Sample Re-Payment Schedule 

      PLUS Loan Calculator

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      Federal student loans have loan origination fees that are a percentage of the total loan amount. The loan fee is deducted from each loan disbursement you receive while enrolled in school. This means the money you receive will be less than the amount you actually borrow. You're responsible for repaying the entire amount you borrowed and not just the amount you received.

      Alternative Loan

      After completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receiving your direct loan eligibility you may find that you still need some additional assistance.  There are a number of alternative loan options you may pursue.  We recommend that you review the preferred lender list on our website, as well as information you gather from other lenders to determine the best choice for your needs.   These loans are based on credit worthiness and offer the option for a co-signer.  The maximum amount you may borrow in an alternative loan is the cost of attendance less any other aid offered to you.  While you may apply for alternative loans each term, we recommend that you determine the amount needed for the entire academic year and apply for the total amount.  Funds will be disbursed equally at the start of each term.  

      Advantages of a Co-signer

      Eligibility for alternative loans often depends on the student's credit score; therefore, a co-signer is most often required. Even if a co-signer is not required, the student can usually receive a more favorable rate with a co-signer. Alternative loans generally cost more than the education loans offered by the federal government but are less expensive than credit card debt. 

      Fixed versus Variable

      Some lenders offer a fixed rate product, while others offer a variable rate product. Some lenders offer both types. A fixed interest rate will not fluctuate over time. A variable interest rate moves (up or down) based on changes of an underlying index. Some variable rate loans have an interest cap which cannot be exceeded. 

      Determining How Much to Borrow

      Use your award letter, your BearWeb account, or contact One Stop Student Services to determine your maximum alternative loan eligibility. You should only request loan funds to cover your specific educational needs rather than the maximum allowed for the enrollment period. We recommend you borrow for the full academic year, not one semester at a time. Interest does not begin accruing on each portion of the loan until that portion is disbursed. Calculate how much you need to borrow for the semester and double that amount to cover both the fall and spring semesters. If you need help preparing a personalized budget, you may make an individual appointment by emailing Financial_Foundations@baylor.edu.

      When submitting a loan application with a lender, please be sure to enter your desired loan amount. 

      Loan Periods

      Please use the following dates as a guide to help select the loan period you will request on a loan application with a lender. 

      It is important that the start and end dates indicated on your loan application match the start and end dates of the term or terms you are needing the loan to cover. 

      At Baylor University, there are two measurement categories for an academic year: a traditional academic or scheduled academic year (SAY) or Borrower-Based Academic Year (BBAY).  

      Traditional Academic Year (SAY) 

      • Begins in fall and ends in the spring, with summer as a non-compulsory trailer term.  
      • All summer aid is packaged separately.  Summer aid is not packaged until a student enrolls in the summer term.  Summer loans must be applied for separately.  
      • There are undergraduate and graduate programs that operate under a SAY. 

      Borrower-Based Academic Year (BBAY) 

      • Can be trimester, quarters, and contain modules. 
      • Can begin at different times during the year, depending on the program, and when the student begins attending. 
      • Currently, online graduate and the ABSN programs operate under a BBAY. 

      Please keep in mind that the loan periods listed here are based on traditional semester or law student programs. Online programs in trimester, quarter, or borrower based academic years may have differently defined periods of enrollment that may create a different loan period.  

      General Loan Periods

      • Undergraduate and Graduate Students
        • Fall/Spring - August to May
        • Fall - August to December
        • Spring - January to May
        • Summer - May to August
      • Law Students
        • Fall/Winter/Spring - August to April
        • Fall - August to November
        • Winter - November to January
        • Spring - February to April
        • Summer - May to August 

      2021-2022 Academic Year

      • Undergraduates and Graduate Students
        • Fall/Spring 08/21 - 05/22
        • Fall 08/21 - 12/21
        • Spring 01/22 - 05/22
        • Summer 05/22 - 08/22
          Submit Loan Applications for the 2021-2022 Aid Year
      • Law Students
        • Fall/Winter/Spring 08/21 - 04/22
        • Fall 08/21 - 11/21
        • Winter 11/21 - 01/22
        • Spring 02/22 - 04/22
        • Summer 05/22 - 08/22
          Submit Loan Applications for the 2021-2022 Aid Year

      2022-2023 Academic Year

      • Undergraduates and Graduate Students
        • Fall/Spring 08/22 - 05/23
        • Fall 08/22 - 12/22
        • Spring 01/23- 05/23
        • Summer 05/23 - 08/23
          Submit Loan Applications for the 2022-2023 Aid Year
      • Law Students
        • Fall/Winter/Spring 08/22 - 04/23
        • Fall 08/22 - 11/22
        • Winter 11/22 - 01/23
        • Spring 02/23 - 04/23
        • Summer 05/23 - 08/23
          Submit Loan Applications for the 2022-2023 Aid Year
      Choosing a Lender

      Some important factors for you to consider in choosing a lender include cost (interest rates and potential origination fees), flexibility (re-payment options), and customer service. Common customer service considerations include the availability of a fixed-rate loan product, account information online, deferment options, and co-signer release options. 

      Preferred Lender List

      Baylor utilizes ELMSelect, a neutral lender and product comparison tool, to present the lenders on our preferred lender list to you. Access our lender list by visiting: 

      ELMSelect

      IMPORTANT:  You are NOT restricted to the lenders presented on our preferred lender list. You should not be directed to any specific lender by the University; you may choose any lender and follow their application process. 

      We provide this list as a resource for you to research and make the best selection for your educational funding needs. This list is not exhaustive and other options are available. You do not need to borrow from a lender on this list. 

      Preferred Lender Arrangements

      Placement on the lender list is the result of our annual evaluation of the lender's borrower benefits offered, timely processing, flexibility, historical certification levels at Baylor University, and customer service to you and our staff. To ensure lenders on this list are selected based on the best interests of the borrowers we specifically review: 

      • Payment of origination or other fees on behalf of the borrower.
      • Highly competitive interest rates, or other terms, conditions, and/or provisions. 
      • High quality loan servicing. 
      • Additional benefits beyond typical standard terms, conditions, and/or provisions in loan borrowing. 
      • See more details here.

      We exercise a duty of care and loyalty to our students when compiling the preferred lender list without prejudice and for the sole benefit of students and families at Baylor University.  We will not deny, impede the borrower’s choice of lender, or cause unnecessary delay in loan certification for those who choose a lender that is not included on the preferred lender list. Vendors on our preferred list were last reviewed April 1, 2022.

      When viewing Lenders on ELMSelect, PLEASE BE SURE TO: 

      • Click on the VIEW button to see more information about the lender and loan options. 
      • View the DETAILS to see the Lender & Servicer information to understand any vendor affiliation to other lenders on the list and loan program specific disclosures. 

      Private Education Loan Self-Certification

      Instructions: Obtain the Private Education Loan Applicant Self-Certification form from your lender or print it and complete Sections 2, 3 and 4. Return the completed form to your lender; do not submit it to the Financial Aid Office.

       

      Satisfactory Academic Progress

      Terms & Conditions

      Loan Disclosures & Self-Certification for Private Education Loans

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