Graduate financial aid


There are two primary sources of financial aid available to you as a graduate student in CMU’s off-campus programs: Federal Direct Subsidized Loans and Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans.


A subsidized loan is awarded based on need. If you qualify for a subsidized loan, the Federal government pays the interest on the loan until you begin repayment and during authorized periods of deferment.
 

An unsubsidized loan is a non-need based Federal loan. If you qualify for an unsubsidized loan, you must pay the interest quarterly while you are in school, or capitalize the interest.


Determining your eligibility

You must be an admitted, degree-seeking student in order to receive financial aid. Also, you cannot be in default on a previous federal student loan. Each financial situation is unique. The information you provide on your financial aid forms (e.g., FAFSA) will determine the amount of loan assistance for which you are eligible.


See Financial Aid Checklist

 
 

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