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2011-2012<br />

Financial Aid Guidelines<br />

Financial Aid Notification<br />

Financial Aid Notification officially documents the amount of financial aid requested/certified, the student budget,<br />

and the quarterly distribution of aid for the 2011-2012 academic year. Continuing students can access their award<br />

notifications by logging on to <strong>WebAdvisor</strong>. New students will be emailed their award notification.<br />

Financial aid funds (scholarships, grants, federal and private loans, graduate tuition waivers) will first be applied to the<br />

student account each quarter as a direct credit against total charges. Student Billing will send electronic notification<br />

when funds have been posted to the student’s account. Federal funds are applied to student accounts no earlier than<br />

10 days before the beginning of each quarter. Students must apply separately for each loan program and be approved<br />

before loan funds will be applied to their accounts.<br />

All financial aid funds will be disbursed evenly among the number of quarters a student is registered. Students may<br />

refund or cancel all or part of their loan(s) at any time by completing the Refund/Cancellation form. The amount of<br />

financial aid awarded may not exceed the annual student budget.<br />

Federal Work-Study awards are not reflected as credits on the university account. Federal Work-Study awards are<br />

earned through employment. The student is paid by check or direct deposit bi-weekly for hours worked and may earn<br />

up to the amount awarded.<br />

Entrance and Exit Counseling<br />

All incoming students and first-time federal student loan borrowers are required by the U.S. Department of Education<br />

to complete mandatory Entrance Counseling before receiving their loan funds. The Entrance Counseling is designed<br />

to educate and inform the student of their rights and responsibilities as a federal loan borrower.<br />

Every student who receives a loan from any federal loan program is required to complete mandatory Exit Counseling<br />

prior to graduation, leave of absence or withdrawal from RFUMS. Exit Counseling is a requirement for graduation.<br />

Exit Counseling is designed to educate borrowers about grace period, forbearance, and repayment options. Students<br />

are encouraged to call or make an appointment with Student Financial Services to discuss any questions they may<br />

have.<br />

Web Advisor<br />

<strong>WebAdvisor</strong> is an online tool for RFUMS students to access the most up to date information regarding their<br />

enrollment, billing and financial aid. The following information is available 24/7 through <strong>WebAdvisor</strong>:<br />

• Financial Aid Award Summary (current and previous)<br />

• My Account Summary by Term<br />

• Grades<br />

• Grade Point Average by Term<br />

• Request Enrollment Verification<br />

• Check Enrollment Request Status<br />

• Unofficial Transcript<br />

• Request Transcript<br />

• Check Transcript Request Status<br />

• Sign up for direct deposit<br />

• My Profile<br />

Login here<br />

New students will receive their login information during orientation.<br />

<strong>WebAdvisor</strong><br />

Online Student Access


2011-2012<br />

Financial Aid Guidelines<br />

Tuition and Fee Payment<br />

<strong>Rosalind</strong> <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>University</strong> of Medicine and Science require timely payment of all tuition and fees. Billing<br />

statements for active student accounts will be mailed to the address on file with the Registrar’s Office three (3) weeks<br />

prior to the quarter start date. Failure to receive an official <strong>University</strong> billing statement does not relieve any student of<br />

the responsibility for payment. Tuition and fees are billed quarterly and due on or before the first day of each term.<br />

Billing statements will include charges and anticipated financial assistance as of the statement date. Remember: A<br />

statement is a snapshot of a student account on the day it was generated. Payments or other credits received will not<br />

show up until the next bill is generated. Students may also access Web Advisor to view the most up-to-date balance.<br />

Registration is made final only upon satisfaction of all charges.<br />

Important Payment Dates<br />

Term Statement Financial Aid<br />

Release Date Disbursement<br />

Summer May 31, 2011 – April 29, 2011 May 31, 2011 –<br />

2011 August 5, 2011<br />

June 4, 2011<br />

Fall August 15, 2011 – July 15, 2011 August 15, 2011 –<br />

2011 November 4, 2011<br />

August 20, 2011<br />

Winter November 14, 2011 October 14, 2011 November 14, 2011 –<br />

2011 – February 17, 2012<br />

November 19, 2011<br />

Spring February 29, 2012 – January 27, 2012 February 27, 2012 –<br />

2011 May 18, 2012<br />

March 2, 2012<br />

*Statement Release Date: Student billing statements mailed.<br />

Tuition/Fee Late Charges<br />

Due Date Assessed<br />

May 31, 2011 June 6, 2011<br />

August 15, 2011 August 23, 2011<br />

November 14,<br />

2011<br />

February 27,<br />

2012<br />

November 22,<br />

2011<br />

March 6, 2012<br />

Making Payments<br />

Students can pay by mail, drop box, or in person. Tuition and fee charges may be paid by the following options<br />

below:<br />

• Payment in full using check or money order (include Colleague ID)<br />

Mail to: Student Financial Services<br />

Bursar Office<br />

3333 Green Bay Road<br />

North Chicago, IL 60064<br />

To ensure proper credit of student account, your check should be:<br />

o Payable in U.S. dollars to RFUMS<br />

o Include your name and student ID<br />

Your check will be deposited upon receipt<br />

• Financial Aid Deferral<br />

Students who have financial aid pending by the quarter start date may use this option. Students must have<br />

taken all required steps to receive the financial aid. Tentative financial aid or awards in process cannot be used<br />

in determining the net balance due on a student’s account. Students choosing to apply for financial aid option<br />

should contact Student Financial Services prior to the quarter start date. Loan funds not received within 60<br />

days will be reviewed.<br />

• Sponsored Third Party Billing<br />

RFUMS will temporarily defer the payment of students who present written authorization/contract from a<br />

third party/sponsoring company for payment of tuition and/or fees on their organization or corporate<br />

letterhead. All letters/contracts are subject to review by Student Financial Services and must include the<br />

following information:<br />

• Student’s name<br />

• Student ID


2011-2012<br />

Financial Aid Guidelines<br />

• Quarter or academic year covered<br />

• Dollar or percentage limit (tuition and/or fees), if applicable<br />

• Sponsoring organization’s name, billing address, contact person and telephone number<br />

Sponsored Third Party documentation must be submitted to Student Financial Services 30 days prior to the quarter start date.<br />

• Credit Cards<br />

Student Financial Services accepts credit card payments for tuition and the student service fee; however, the<br />

following requirements do apply:<br />

• MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express are accepted by phone or fax<br />

• All financial aid funds must be applied to the balance first before using a credit card for payment<br />

• Credit card payments will not be accepted on accounts already paid in full unless the student<br />

provides written authorization to hold the pre-payment for future quarters in which the student owes<br />

an outstanding balance after applying financial aid funds<br />

• Convenience fee of 2.50% will be charged for all credit card payments<br />

Late Payment and Service Charge<br />

Effective May 1, 2011, students with outstanding balances will be assessed a quarterly late fee of $50.00 and<br />

interest on any unpaid balance. An interest fee calculated on a daily basis at the rate of 18% per annum<br />

(1.5% per month) calculated back to the first day of the academic term will be assessed to the student’s<br />

account. A <strong>University</strong> hold will also be placed on a student’s account until the balance is paid in full. If<br />

further action is warranted, the student will be responsible for all collection costs and legal fees.<br />

<strong>University</strong> Hold<br />

Students and former students who have an outstanding balance with RFUMS are subject to being placed on a<br />

<strong>University</strong> hold. A <strong>University</strong> hold could result in any or all of the following:<br />

• Denial of registration for courses and access to D2L<br />

• Withhold transcripts or diploma<br />

• Suspension of all <strong>University</strong> services and privileges<br />

• Administratively withdraw the student<br />

• Assign the student's account to a collection agency<br />

• Report the delinquent account to a credit bureau<br />

• Cancellation of health, dental and vision insurance<br />

Returned Checks<br />

If a check payment posted to your account is returned by the bank because of insufficient funds, the returned check<br />

along with a $25.00 returned check fee will be charged to your student account. Failure to immediately replace the<br />

returned check will result in a <strong>University</strong> hold being placed on your student account.<br />

Health Insurance<br />

<strong>Rosalind</strong> <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>University</strong> requires that all full-time students obtain and maintain health insurance while enrolled at<br />

RFUMS. In order to ensure that all students are in compliance with this requirement, the <strong>University</strong> offers group<br />

health insurance provided by Maksin Management Corp.


2011-2012<br />

Financial Aid Guidelines<br />

New students must submit either a Health Insurance Enrollment Form or a Health Insurance Waiver Form by the<br />

10 th business day of the first academic term enrolled at the <strong>University</strong>. The health insurance waiver must be<br />

accompanied by proof of coverage from another insurance company. Students who fail to return either of the<br />

required forms will automatically be enrolled in the Maksin Plan B.<br />

Loan Program Review<br />

HPSL<br />

(Podiatry<br />

only)<br />

Monash,<br />

MSLT<br />

(Medical<br />

only)<br />

Loan Program Perkins<br />

Subsidized<br />

Stafford Unsubsidized Stafford Grad PLUS<br />

Apply FAFSA FAFSA FAFSA<br />

FAFSA,<br />

RFUMS<br />

App, MPN<br />

FAFSA, RFUMS App,<br />

MPN<br />

FAFSA,<br />

RFUMS App,<br />

MPN<br />

Interest Rate<br />

5% fixed;<br />

subsidized<br />

5% fixed;<br />

subsidized<br />

6%<br />

6.8% fixed;<br />

subsidized<br />

6.8% fixed; unsubsidized<br />

7.9% fixed;<br />

unsubsidized<br />

Fees N/A N/A N/A Up to 1% Up to 2% Up to 4%<br />

Annual Max Varies Varies Varies $8,500<br />

$12,000 graduate students<br />

$32,000 professional<br />

1st & 2nd year students<br />

$38,666 professional<br />

3rd & 4th year students<br />

Up to cost of<br />

attendance less<br />

other financial<br />

aid funds<br />

Annual Min $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500<br />

6 months – loans<br />

disbursed after<br />

July 1, 2008<br />

Grace Period 9 months 12 months 12 months 6 months 6 months<br />

No Grace –<br />

loans disbursed<br />

prior to July 1,<br />

2008<br />

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)<br />

NSLDS will give you access to your federal loan information 24/7. We encourage all students to utilize this valuable<br />

online tool. Log on to www.nslds.ed.gov to review your federal loan information at any time.<br />

Deferment of Loans from Previous Institutions<br />

To claim deferment on student loans obtained as an undergraduate or as a graduate student, a properly certified<br />

deferment must be submitted to the lender/servicer. The form is available from the lender. Timely filing of the<br />

deferment form is important, as it must be done before the expiration of any grace period. Deferment provisions on<br />

the different loan programs vary. Deferment forms are certified by Academic Records and Retention. RFUMS<br />

participates in the National Student Clearinghouse. Reminder: update your address with all previous<br />

lenders/servicers.<br />

Student Overpayments<br />

Student loan funds are received by the Finance Office before the start of each quarter. Any billing on a student’s<br />

account (tuition, fees, health insurance, and housing) is automatically paid by the received loan funds. Any credit<br />

balance remaining on the student’s account will be processed as an “overpayment” to the student. The student<br />

overpayment is used to cover books, supplies and living expenses. It is the student’s responsibility to budget<br />

accordingly. Advances and short-term loans are not permitted.


2011-2012<br />

Financial Aid Guidelines<br />

Students who have a credit balance on their account will receive an automatic payment via direct deposit to the<br />

student's personal bank account or via a check mailed to the student's local address. Payments are processed every<br />

Wednesday and Friday.<br />

If students have not previously set up direct deposit and would like to have funds deposited directly to their personal<br />

bank account in the future, log on to Web Advisor to do so.<br />

If a student does NOT want to have payment sent automatically via direct deposit or check, please complete an<br />

Authorization to Hold Funds Form and return to the Student Financial Services, Student Billing<br />

It is recommended that new students relying on financial aid for their living expenses bring enough money with them<br />

to cover at least two months worth of rent and expenses. Refund checks are normally available within two weeks of<br />

the start of classes.<br />

2010-2011 Student Overpayment Dates:<br />

Quarter Dates Overpayment Release Dates<br />

Summer 05/31/2011 – 08/05/2011 Week of 05/31/2011<br />

Fall 08/15/2011 – 11/04/2011 Week of 08/15/2011<br />

Winter 11/14/2011 – 02/17/2012 Week of 11/14/2011<br />

Spring 02/27/2012 – 05/18/2012 Week of 02/27/2012<br />

Budget Planning<br />

Use the Budget Worksheet to help in planning your budget for the year. If you requested the full student budget, you<br />

are allotted approximately $1700 per month for living expenses. Remember to account for loan fees which will reduce<br />

the amount of funds you receive. Student overpayments include the funds allocated for books, supplies, living<br />

expenses and boards.<br />

Direct Deposit<br />

RFUMS recommends that your student payment to be electronically deposited into your personal bank account. If you<br />

do not sign up for direct deposit, a check will automatically be mailed to the billing address on file. Visit the Student<br />

Financial Services Student Billing website for the Direct Deposit Authorization form and details on how to enroll.<br />

Current students may sign up on <strong>WebAdvisor</strong>.<br />

Requesting Additional Loan Funds<br />

Students who did not initially request their full Stafford Loan or Grad PLUS eligibility may request additional loan<br />

funds in writing by completing the Additional Loan Request form and returning it to Student Financial Services.<br />

Additional loans can be processed for students once they have a valid Master Promissory Note (MPN) on file for the<br />

Federal Stafford Loans, or the Grad PLUS Loan.<br />

Refund and Cancellation Form<br />

Use the Refund/Cancellation form to cancel loans you do not require before disbursement and to refund loan funds<br />

to the bank after disbursement. Submit completed form and payment (if applicable) to Student Financial Services.


2011-2012<br />

Financial Aid Guidelines<br />

Budget Appeals<br />

Budget adjustments are available in very limited circumstances, such as daycare expenses or unexpected medical<br />

expenses not covered by health insurance. Students requesting increases in the standard student budget due to<br />

exceptional circumstances are required make an appointment with Student Financial Services. You will be required to<br />

complete a separate application and provide extensive documentation of all relevant expenses. Your request may be<br />

reviewed by a committee.<br />

Federal regulations allow us to consider only those expenses that are directly related to your attendance at RFUMS for<br />

the academic year in question. The regulations do not allow us to take into consideration any payments to consumer<br />

debt (credit cards) or automobile loans when determining a student's cost of attendance or the student's eligibility for<br />

federal or institutional funds.<br />

Award Adjustments<br />

Federal program regulations require an adjustment of a financial aid award containing any federal funds if a student's<br />

award from all sources is in excess of the calculated demonstrated need. RFUMS reserves the right to reduce its award<br />

if necessary. If a RFUMS award is reduced, the policy is to adjust the award so as to leave the student with the most<br />

favorable fund sources whenever possible. The school also reserves the option of substituting other program funds,<br />

should budget allocations necessitate such conversion.<br />

If a student receives a scholarship from a private source, they are required to notify Student Financial Services as soon<br />

as possible. If the student has unmet need, the scholarship will simply be added to the existing award. If the student's<br />

need is met, their award will be re-adjusted.<br />

Obligation to Repay Loans<br />

Signing a promissory note represents your agreement to the terms of that loan and to repay the loan when it comes<br />

due. Copies of loan applications should be kept by the borrower with a copy of the promissory note detailing the<br />

terms and conditions of the loan. Delays in repayment or defaults jeopardize our future ability to fund students.<br />

Satisfactory Academic Progress<br />

In accordance with Federal regulations, students must meet the criteria for Satisfactory Academic Progress to be<br />

eligible for financial aid. Regulations require a maximum time frame for degree completion, a quantitative<br />

measurement (such as credit hours earned towards degree), and a qualitative measurement (such as cumulative grade<br />

point average or acceptable pass/fail status). The criteria for academic progress and objectives are determined by each<br />

academic program and students should consult the appropriate student handbook for requirements.<br />

Each college has an associated governing body which defines and monitors academic progress and objectives in<br />

conjunction with Academic Records and Retention.<br />

Refund Policy<br />

Official withdrawal from a course or from the university entitles a student to a tuition refund according to the<br />

schedule below. No other fees are refundable. Official paperwork (withdrawal/leave of absence form) must be fully<br />

completed and submitted to Academic and Retention Services by Friday at 4:30 p.m. CT to be considered valid for<br />

that week's tuition refund.<br />

Week 1 100%<br />

Week 2 75%


Week 3 50%<br />

Week 4 25%<br />

Week 5 0%<br />

2011-2012<br />

Financial Aid Guidelines<br />

The refund will be credited to the student's account (less any amount still owed for other charges), direct deposited, or<br />

a check will be mailed once all holds are removed from their account. Students on a Leave of Absence will need to<br />

request a check if they do not want the credit to be applied to the returning term.<br />

Return of Federal Title IV Funds<br />

A student may find it necessary to withdraw from school or enter a leave of absence during a quarter. When this<br />

occurs, the student may owe a refund of Title IV funds. It is important that every student at <strong>Rosalind</strong> <strong>Franklin</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) is familiar with the Title IV refund policies.<br />

In general, the law assumes that the student must “earn” federal financial aid awards directly in proportion to the<br />

number of days of the term attended. In other words, a student earns financial assistance as they attend class. If a<br />

student completely withdraws from all classes during a term, the <strong>University</strong> must calculate the portion of the total<br />

scheduled financial assistance earned. If the student received (or <strong>University</strong> received on behalf of the student) more<br />

assistance than earned, the unearned excess funds must be returned to the federal programs.<br />

The portion of federal loans and grants the student was entitled to earn is calculated on a percentage basis by<br />

comparing the total number of calendar days in the quarter to the number of days completed before total withdrawal.<br />

If the percent is 60% or more, the student will not need to return any Title IV funds.<br />

The total withdrawal date for calculating the Return of Title IV financial assistance will be determined by the<br />

<strong>University</strong> as the date the student officially withdraws per the institutional procedures.<br />

Allocating Returned Title IV (Federal) Funds<br />

Funds that are returned to the federal government are used to reduce the outstanding balances in individual federal<br />

programs. Financial aid returned must be allocated in the following order:<br />

1. Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan<br />

2. Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan<br />

3. Federal Perkins Loan<br />

4. Federal Graduate PLUS Loan<br />

5. Federal Pell Grant (undergraduate students only)<br />

6. Other Federal Loan or Grant Assistance<br />

Students who circumstances require that they withdraw from classes are strongly encouraged to contact Student<br />

Financial Services and their academic department before doing so.<br />

Leave of Absence<br />

A student planning a leave of absence longer than 180 days must arrange Exit Counseling with Student Financial<br />

Services before the effective date of the leave. A leave of absence which extends longer than the length of the grace<br />

period on any of his/her loans may be liable for some repayment amount on the loan. All leaves will be considered a<br />

withdrawal for purposes of repayment. Students are required to meet with Student Financial Services for further<br />

instructions.<br />

A student on leave is responsible for contacting Student Financial Services during the month of January to request the<br />

application materials for financial aid for the following year. A student on leave will be held responsible for submitting


2011-2012<br />

Financial Aid Guidelines<br />

the application by the usual deadline date. Students on leave are not eligible for financial aid during the period of the<br />

leave.<br />

Withdrawal<br />

The federal regulations governing the Title IV Funds: Direct Loans program and Federal Perkins Loan program<br />

require that if a student withdraws completely from RFUMS on or before the 60% point in a quarter, calculated using<br />

calendar days, a portion of the total of the Title IV funds awarded to the student must be returned. The calculation of<br />

the return of these funds may result in the student owing a balance to the <strong>University</strong> and/or the federal government.<br />

Further information on the withdrawal process and policies are available in the student handbook.<br />

Students are awarded financial aid funds for a certain period of time. If the student does not complete at least 60% of<br />

that period of time the aid must be reduced proportionately. <strong>Rosalind</strong> <strong>Franklin</strong> <strong>University</strong> of Medicine and Science<br />

must return the portion of the financial aid applied to the student's tuition account for which the student is no longer<br />

eligible. The student may also have to return funds that were provided for living expenses, but were not "earned"<br />

before the withdrawal. In addition, the student may owe money to RFUMS if the <strong>University</strong> is required to return Title<br />

IV money that was used to pay the student's bill, leaving the student with an unpaid balance.<br />

Privacy Information (FERPA)<br />

All documents submitted on behalf of student are strictly confidential. No information is released to anyone,<br />

including parents, spouses, faculty members or program directors, without written permission from the student.<br />

RFUMS has the right to disclose information to a funding source in connection with financial aid for which a student<br />

has applied or received, as may be necessary for such purposes as determining eligibility for financial aid, the amount<br />

of aid, the conditions that are imposed regarding aid, and enforcing the terms of the aid. In turn, a student does not<br />

have the right of access to family financial information if the parents indicate nondisclosure. Many parents try to act<br />

on a student's behalf; however, as a graduate student you are considered independent for federal aid purposes. Thus,<br />

according to federal guidelines, financial aid administrators are not allowed to discuss the specifics of a student's<br />

financial aid or academic file with anyone other than the student. Students who wish to grant permission to specific<br />

persons must complete an Authorization to Release Information (ARI) form.<br />

Key Terms<br />

Subsidized: Interest on subsidized loans (Subsidized Stafford, Perkins) is paid by the Federal government while the<br />

borrower is in approved in-school deferment, and grace periods.<br />

Unsubsidized: The interest on an unsubsidized loan (Unsubsidized Stafford loan, Grad PLUS loans, private loans)<br />

accrues from the date of disbursement until the loan is paid in full; but does not capitalize while the borrower is in<br />

approved deferment periods. The borrower is responsible for the interest that accrues.<br />

Capitalization: Capitalization is the adding of unpaid interest to the principal balance. Your unpaid interest then<br />

accrues additional interest as part of the loan principal. Most educational loans capitalize once the loans enter<br />

repayment status.<br />

Student Payment Date: The first date that you may receive funds from Student Financial Services Student Billing for<br />

living expenses and books. Funds are either direct deposited or mailed to the student after the student payment date.<br />

Student payment dates coincide with the academic calendar and are on or after the first day of class for each quarter.<br />

Disbursement Dates The date funds are sent to the <strong>University</strong>. The disbursement date is typically one week prior to<br />

the student payment date. You will see disbursement dates on your disclosure statements.


2011-2012<br />

Financial Aid Guidelines<br />

Disclosure Statements Statement showing the amount of a particular loan you have been approved for, the current<br />

interest rate and the fees you have been assessed, and disbursement dates. Retain the disclosure statements for your<br />

own financial records until your loan is paid in full.<br />

General Inquiries<br />

Student Financial Services (Financial Aid) - Phone: (847) 578-3217<br />

For questions regarding:<br />

• Financial Aid Loan Programs<br />

• Refund/Cancellation<br />

• Federal Work Study information<br />

• Leave of Absence or Withdrawal<br />

Student Financial Services/Student Billing/Health Insurance - Phone: (847) 578-8790<br />

For questions regarding:<br />

• Health and Disability Insurance<br />

• Student Billing<br />

• Direct Deposit<br />

Web Resources<br />

www.nslds.ed.gov – Look up all federal student loans<br />

www.annualcreditreport.com – View and print credit report form 3 credit bureaus<br />

www.equifax.com – Equifax’s direct website<br />

www.experian.com – Experian’s direct website<br />

www.transunion.com – TransUnion’s direct website<br />

www.studentaid.ed.gov – Department of Education website<br />

www.dl.ed.gov – Direct Loan information<br />

www.ombudsman.ed.gov – Official ombudsman website<br />

http://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/index.html - Internal Revenue Service<br />

www.ftc.gov – Identity theft information<br />

www.finaid.org – Calculators


Don’t Borrow Blindly<br />

It’s important for students to understand all the terms of their loans and their<br />

repayment responsibilities before they borrow. Student loans are nearly<br />

impossible to discharge in bankruptcy, so the student loan choices made today<br />

could impact borrowers for the rest of their lives.<br />

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) has<br />

created several tables to illustrate costs borrowers will face when they repay<br />

their loans. These tables show:<br />

• The number of monthly payments under various repayment plans<br />

• The amount of those monthly payments<br />

• The total cost of the loan (principal plus interest)<br />

• The total interest borrowers will pay under various repayment plans<br />

Estimating the costs of borrowing federal student loans can be challenging, but<br />

these tables can help students make informed decisions before taking out a<br />

loan. The tables outline repayment information for different loan amounts and<br />

different types of federal student loans, including:<br />

• Undergraduate Federal Direct Loans with Standard Repayment Plan<br />

• Graduate PLUS<br />

• Graduate Federal Direct Loans with Standard Repayment Plans and<br />

Example of Extended Repayment Plans<br />

Note: These tables assumed fixed interest rates for loans borrowed in 2011-12.<br />

© 2011 National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators<br />

Graduate PLUS for 2011-12<br />

Loan # of<br />

Total Interest/<br />

Repayment<br />

Amount Payments Payment @ 7.9% Interest<br />

$10,000 120 $120.80 $4,496 / 14,496<br />

$20,000 120 $241.60 $8,992 / 28,992<br />

$30,000 120 $362.40 $13,488 / 43,488<br />

$40,000 120 $483.00 $17,984 / 57,984<br />

$50,000 120 $604.00 $22,480 / 72,480<br />

$60,000 120 $590.51 $10,861 / 70,861<br />

$70,000 120 $724.80 $26,976 / 86,976<br />

$80,000 120 $966.40 $35,968 / 115,968<br />

$90,000 120 $1,087.20 $40,464 / 130,464<br />

$100,000 120 $1,208.00 $44,960 / 144,960<br />

$110,000 120 $1,328.80 $49,456 / 159,456<br />

$120,000 120 $1,449.60 $53,952 / 173,952<br />

$130,000 120 $1,570.40 $58,448 /188,448<br />

$140,000 120 $1,691.20 $62,944 / 202,944<br />

$150,000 120 $1,812.00 $67,440 / 217,440<br />

$160,000 120 $1,932.80 $71,936 / 231,936<br />

$180,000 120 $2,174.40 $80,928 / 260,928<br />

$200,000 120 $2,416.00 $89,920 / 289,920<br />

$210,000 120 $2,536.80 $94,416 / 304,416<br />

$220,000 120 $2,657.60 $98,912 / 318,912<br />

$230,000 120 $2,778.40 $103,408 / 333,408<br />

$240,000 120 $2,899.20 $107,904 / 347,904<br />

$250,000 120 $3,020.00 $112,400 / 362,400


Graduate Federal Direct Loans for 2011-12 with Standard Repayment Plan and<br />

Example of Extended Repayment Plans<br />

Standard Repayment Plan 15-Year Extended Repayment Plan* 20-Year Extended Repayment Plan* 25-Year Extended Repayment Plan*<br />

Total Interest/ Total Interest/ Total Interest/ Total Interest/<br />

Loan # of Repayment # of Repayment # of Repayment # of Repayment<br />

Amount Payments Payment @ 6.8% Interest Payments Payment @ 6.8% Interest Payments Payment @ 6.8% Interest Payments Payment @ 6.8% Interest<br />

$8,500 120 $97.82 $3,238 / 11,738 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a<br />

12,000 120 $138.10 $4,572 / 16,572 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a<br />

20,500 120 $235.91 $7,809 / 28,309 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a<br />

25,000 120 $287.70 $9,524 / 34,524 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a<br />

35,000 120 $402.78 $13,334 / 48,334 180 $310.69 $20,924 / 55,924 240 $267.17 $29,120 / 64,120 300 $242.93 $37,879 / 72,879<br />

45,000 120 $517.86 $17,143 / 62,143 180 $399.46 $26,902 / 71,902 240 $343.50 $37,441 / 82,441 300 $321.33 $48,699 / 93,699<br />

55,000 120 $632.94 $20,953 / 75,953 180 $488.23 $32,880 / 87,880 240 $419.84 $45,760 / 100,760 300 $381.74 $59,522 / 114,522<br />

65,000 120 $748.02 $24,762 / 89,762 180 $576.99 $38,860 / 103,860 240 $496.17 $54,081 / 119,081 300 $451.15 $70,345 / 135,345<br />

75,000 120 $863.10 $28,572 / 103,572 180 $665.76 $44,838 / 119,838 240 $572.50 $62,402 / 137,402 300 $520.55 $81,165 / 156,165<br />

85,000 120 $978.18 $32,382 / 117,382 180 $754.53 $50,816 / 135,816 240 $648.84 $70,721 / 155,721 300 $589.96 $91,988 / 176,988<br />

95,000 120 $1,093.26 $36,191 / 131,191 180 $843.30 $56,794 / 151,794 240 $725.17 $79,042 / 174,042 300 $659.37 $102,811 / 197,811<br />

105,000 120 $1,208.34 $40,001 / 145,001 180 $932.07 $62,772 / 167,772 240 $801.51 $87,361 / 192,361 300 $728.78 $113,634 / 218,634<br />

115,000 120 $1,323.42 $43,810 / 158,810 180 $1,020.84 $68,750 / 183,750 240 $877.84 $95,682 / 210,682 300 $798.18 $124,454 / 239,454<br />

125,000 120 $1,438.50 $47,620 / 172,620 180 $1,109.60 $74,730 / 199,730 240 $954.17 $104,003 / 229,003 300 $867.59 $135,277 / 260,277<br />

135,000 120 $1,553.58 $51,430 / 186,430 180 $1,198.37 $80,708 / 215,708 240 $1,030.51 $112,322 / 247,322 300 $937.00 $146,100 / 281,100<br />

145,000 120 $1,668.66 $55,239 / 200,239 180 $1,287.14 $86,686 / 231,686 240 $1,106.84 $120,643 / 265,643 300 $1,006.40 $156,920 / 301,920<br />

155,000 120 $1,783.75 $59,050 / 214,050 180 $1,375.91 $92,664 / 247,664 240 $1,183.18 $128,961 / 283,961 300 $1,075.81 $167,743 / 322,743<br />

165,000 120 $1,898.83 $62,860 / 227,860 180 $1,464.68 $98,642 / 263,642 240 $1,259.51 $137,283 / 302,283 300 $1,145.22 $178,566 / 343,566<br />

Repayment amounts assume the student paid accrued interest during the time of enrollment.<br />

*Extended repayment plans are only available for amounts greater than $30,000. This table assumes a fixed plan.<br />

© 2011 National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

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