| Program |
Who is Eligible |
Amount |
Interest |
How to Apply |
| Federal Direct Student Loan (subsidized) |
Undergraduate students with financial need |
Up to $5,500 |
Fixed 6.8% (1% fee) |
File FAFSA*, complete Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Loan Counseling. |
| Federal Direct Student Loan (unsubsidized) |
Undergraduate students with or without financial need |
Up to $7,500 |
Fixed, 6.8% |
File FAFSA and MPN |
| Federal Perkins Loan/ BSN Nursing Loan |
Students with greatest need (limited number available) |
$500 - $5,200 |
Fixed, 5.0% |
File FAFSA; awarded by Gannon Financial Aid Office |
| Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan |
Parents borrowing for a dependent student |
Up to the cost of education less aid received |
Fixed, 7.9%
(4% fee) |
File FAFSA, and parent complete PLUS Master Promissory Note and PLUS Loan application |
| Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan |
Graduate students with financial need. |
Up to the cost of education less aid received. |
Fixed, 7.9%
(4% fee) |
File FAFSA, and student complete PLUS Master Promissory Note and PLUS Loan application |
| Alternative Educational Loans |
Students with a credit-worthy co-signer |
Up to the cost of education less aid received |
Fixed or Variable, tied into Prime or LIBOR rate |
Contact local lender or Gannon Financial Aid Office |
| Addison Gibson Foundation Loan Program |
Eligibility requirements are listed on the foundation website.
|
Maximum of $12,000 for Undergraduate students and $18,000 for Graduate students. |
2% Annual Interest until one year after graduation when it increases to 5%. |
Schedule an interview with the Addison H. Gibson Foundation in Pittsburgh, PA. |
* Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Exit Loan Counseling
Upon graduation or withdrawal from the University, you must complete the federal Exit Loan Counseling requirement.
Payment Options
After your aid has been finalized and credited to your bill, you will be responsible for the remaining balance. There are a number of ways to help meet the difference.
Private Education Loan Disclosures
Free or lower-cost Title IV federal, state, or school student financial aid may be available in place of, or in addition to, a private education loan. The terms and conditions for federal loans may be more favorable than private loans. To apply for Title IV federal grants, loans and work study, submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at
www.fafsa.ed.gov, or by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID, or from the school's financial aid office. A private education loan may reduce eligibility for free or lower-cost federal, state, or school student financial aid. You are strongly encouraged to pursue the availability of free or lower-cost financial aid with the school's financial aid office.