Graduate school can seem expensive. We're here to help you make it more affordable. See what loans are available to help you pay for your graduate degree.
Amount: All students who file a FAFSA are reviewed for a Federal Student Loan. Graduate students are eligible to borrow up to $20,500 in a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan each year. The maximum amount a Graduate student is eligible to borrow is $138,500 (including Federal undergraduate loans).
- Fixed interest rate
- 2024-2025 interest rate: 8.08%
- Payments are deferred while you are enrolled at least half-time (5 credits for Graduate Students)
- Six month grace period after you leave school before repayment begins
- There are a variety of repayment plans offered
| Learn more about Direct Loans |
Amount: Specified amount or up to remaining cost of attendance
- Fixed interest rate
- 2024-2025 interest rate: 9.08%
- Application is reviewed for adverse credit history. If denied, an appeal or endorser can be used.
- Loan has an origination fee
- Payments are deferred while you are enrolled at least half-time (5 credits for Graduate Students)
- Six month grace period after you leave school before repayment begins
- Apply today at studentaid.gov
| Learn more about Direct PLUS Loans |
Amount: Specified amount or up to remaining cost of attendance
Who: Students who are classified by Texas Wesleyan as a Texas Resident
- Fixed interest rate
- 2024-2025 interest rate: 6.30%
- Student or cosigner must have favorable credit evaluation
- No loan origination fee
- Payments deferred while you are enrolled at least half-time
- Six month grace period after you leave school before repayment begins
- Apply today at hhloans.com
| Learn more about College Access Loans |
Amount: Specified amount or up to remaining cost of attendance
Who: The Future Occupations & Reskilling Workforce Advancement to Reach Demand (FORWARD) Loan is for students classified by Texas Wesleyan as a Texas Resident who are enrolled in a program aligned with high-value credentials and high-demand occupations.
- Fixed interest rate
- 2024-2025 interest rate: 4.30%
- Student must be enrolled in an eligible program of study
- Student or cosigner must have favorable credit evaluation
- No loan origination fee
- Payments deferred while you are enrolled at least half-time (5 credits for Graduate Students)
- Six month grace period after you leave school before repayment begins
- Apply today at hhloans.com
Learn more about FORWARD Loans |
Amount: Specified amount or up to remaining cost of attendance
- Check out a variety of lenders and loan options offered through ELMSelect
- Private lenders are not affiliated with any federal student loan program
- Apply with a cosigner for the best interest rate option
- Compare lenders, repayment schedules, interest rates and loan fees
- Choose from undergraduate or graduate options
| Learn more about private loans from ELMSelect |
Online 7-Week Accelerate Programs
Your program is structured differently than our on-campus graduate programs. Take a second to review our policy on the disbursement of your loans and other financial aid.
| Read the Policy |