New borrowers aren’t eligible for Grad Plus loans starting in July.

The elimination of Graduate PLUS loans is expected to create a funding gap for some graduate students. Private student loan lenders are stepping in and offering expanded access to their funds.

It’s wise to explore student loan options before borrowing to pay for graduate or professional school. Many graduate school students borrow money to finance their education, but with a few options to consider, choosing the right student loan can feel ...

For decades, the math on graduate school in America worked something like this. You borrowed what you needed, finished the degree, and out-earned the debt over a long career. Washington made that bet possible.

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Emily Elconin / Bloomberg via Getty Images The Department of Education is eliminating the ...

(InvestigateTV) — The federal Graduate PLUS Loan program is going away June 30, and graduate students will face new borrowing caps. Robert Farrington, the founder of The College Investor, said starting July 1 of this year there will be a new direct ...

Since it doesn't require a credit check and has more hardship protectinos, the best loan for graduate school is a federal student loan. Graduate students only have access to federal direct unsubsidized loans, which have low, fixed rates and come with benefits like income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and potential loan forgiveness.