Federal PLUS loans enable eligible parents to borrow to pay the educational expenses of dependent undergraduate children who are enrolled in school at least half time. PLUS loans are not need based and the borrower is responsible for accrued interest throughout the life of the loan. Managing Agency Department of Education Program Contact Information & Web Resources To determine whether you are eligible to receive assistance through this program, you must contact the institution(s) you plan to attend and they will establish the amount of a PLUS loan in your financial aid package.

Additional useful information may be obtained from the U.S. Department of Education, at: http://www.ed.gov/topics/topicsTier2.jsp?&top=Financial+Aid&subtop=Finding+%26+applying

If you have questions, you can call the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) at this toll-free number: 1-800-433-3243

People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call this toll-free TTY number: 1-800-325-0778