Getting Started
- File your
- Watch your email for your aid package
- Accept or decline the loans on MU Online
Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan
- Up to $20,500 per academic year
- In 2024-25 the interest rate is 8.08%
- There is an up front fee of 1.057% withheld before disbursement
- The student must maintain at least half time enrollment for this loan (6 credit hours)
- The student must complete the .
- The student must complete the .
Federal Graduate PLUS Loan
- We will offer to the Graduate Student the Grad PLUS Loan, up to the cost of attendance
- This loan is credit based
- In 2024-25 the interest rate is 9.08%
- There is an up front fee of 4.228% withheld before disbursement
- The student must maintain at least half time enrollment for this loan (6 credit hours)
- The student must complete the .
- The student must complete the .
Other Loan Options
- Private/alternate loans are commercial education loans that may be used to help pay for tuition and fees.
- You can be less than half time (6 credits)
- Please visit our for a list of our historical lenders.
Other Resources
- If you are a Veteran - please visit our
Refunds
- Refunds may be used for educational expenses such as fees, housing, food, books, and supplies.
- Refunds are issued approximately 10 days after the start of your first class.
- Signing up for Direct Deposit is the best way for graduate students to receive their refunds.
Account Questions
Please feel free to contact us M-F from 9am-4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (Thursday hours are from 1-4:30pm)
- Office of Student Financial Services, Shilling Hall 118
- Call: 217-424-6317