First Disbursement Date | Loan Fee |
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On or after Oct. 1, 2023, and before Oct. 1, 2024 | 1.057 percent |
On or after Oct. 1, 2022, and before Oct. 1, 2023 | 1.057 percent |
Once the Federal Direct Loan has been awarded and guaranteed, the Department of Education will send you a notification to complete the MPN. Loan funds will not be disbursed until the borrower completes the MPN.
You are only required to complete an MPN one time as it can be used for up to 10 years of borrowing for educational expenses. A new MPN must be signed is if you cease enrollment for one full academic year or if your MPN has expired after 10 years. Each academic year, all students using the MPN will be notified of their loan eligibility. You may accept, reduce, or decline your loan(s) by logging into your financial aid account in SharkLink.
Loans for periods beginning before July 1, 2012 | |||
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Student Type | Combined Base Limit for Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans | Additional Limit for Unsubsidized Loans | Total Limit for Unsubsidized Loans (Minus Subsidized Amounts) |
Graduate and Professional Students | $8,500 | $12,000 | $20,500 |
Medical School Students | $8,500 | $32,000 | $40,500 |
Loans for periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012 | |||
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Student Type | Combined Base Limit for Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans | Limit for Unsubsidized Loans | Total Limit for Unsubsidized Loans |
Graduate and Professional Students | $0 | $20,500 | $20,500 |
Medical School Students | $0 | $40,500 | $40,500 |
Aggregate Loan Limits - Direct Loan | |||
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Student Type | Combined Base Limit for Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans | Additional Limit for Unsubsidized Loans | Total Limit for Unsubsidized Loans (minus subsidized amounts) |
Graduate and Professional Students | $65,500 (including undergraduate Direct loans) |
$73,000 | $138,500 |
Medical School Students (Effective 4/18/08 per DCL GEN-08-04) |
$65,500 (including undergraduate Direct loans) |
$158,500 | $224,000 |
Student does not have to pay the principal while enrolled at least half-time, but will be charged interest. Student can defer interest but it will be capitalized (added to principal loan balance) later. For information on minimizing your student loan debt by making interest payments while in school, view the Unsubsidized Direct Loan Scenarios.
Only awarded to the following independent students:
First Disbursement Date | Loan Fee |
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On or after Oct. 1, 2023, and before Oct. 1, 2024 | 1.057 percent |
On or after Oct. 1, 2022, and before Oct. 1, 2023 | 1.057 percent |
Once the Federal Direct Loan has been awarded and guaranteed, the Department of Education will send you a notification to complete the MPN. Loan funds will not be disbursed until the borrower completes the MPN.
You are only required to complete an MPN one time as it can be used for up to 10 years of borrowing for educational expenses. A new MPN must be signed if you cease enrollment for one full academic year or if your MPN has expired after 10 years. Each academic year, all students using the MPN will be notified of their loan eligibility.
Student does not have to pay the principal if enrolled at least half-time, but will be charged interest. Student can defer interest but it will be capitalized (added to principal loan balance) later.
First Disbursement Date | Loan Fee |
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On or after Oct. 1, 2023, and before Oct. 1, 2024 | 4.228 percent |
On or after Oct. 1, 2022, and before Oct. 1, 2023 | 4.228 percent |
Please visit studentaid.gov for detailed information or contact the lender.
The LDS and HPSL programs provide long-term, low-interest rate loans (5%) to full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, to pursue a degree in allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatric medicine, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine.
A student applicant must be a citizen or national of the United States, or a lawful permanent resident of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific. A student who remains in this country on a student or visitor's visa is not eligible.
Loans made on or after November 13, 1998, may be made in amounts that do not exceed the cost attendance (including tuition, other reasonable educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses).
Graduate students are independent; however, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations require schools to consider parents' information for the purpose of awarding HPSL or LDS funds. This requirement cannot be waived unless the parents are deceased; a student who does not provide parental income information will not be considered for HPSL or LDS funds.
An interest rate of five percent per year applies to all loans made on or after November 4, 1988. Interest is computed on the unpaid principal balance and begins to accrue upon expiration of the grace period, unless a borrower is eligible for deferment status.
The grace period for LDS and HPSL is one year long during which repayment of principal is not required and interest does not accrue. The grace period immediately follows completion or termination of full-time-student status and cannot be postponed to follow any deferments for which the borrower may be eligible.
A deferment period on LDS and HPSL means that interest does not accrue and the borrower does not have to make payments on the loan. Borrowers may obtain deferments if they participate in certain activities, please see chart below:
Type of Activity | Maximum Number of Years for Deferment |
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Active duty in the uniformed services | Up to three years |
Peace Corps volunteer | Up to three years |
Advanced professional training | Unlimited |
Leave of absence to pursue related educational activity | Up to two years |
Training fellowships, training programs, and related educational activities for graduates of health professions schools | Up to two years |
Due to a borrower's extraordinary circumstances, and at the discretion of the institution, the borrower may be placed in forbearance. This has the effect of temporarily suspending payment of principal; however, interest continues to accrue. During periods of forbearance, interest continues to accrue on the unpaid principal balance of the loan. Further, a minimum payment must be made on all accrued interest during the period in which the borrower is in forbearance.
LDS and HPSL may be canceled because of the death of the borrower, or because the borrower has become permanently and totally disabled.
A borrower is entitled to cancellation of an HPSL in the event of permanent and total disability. Permanent and total disability is defined as being unable to engage in gainful employment of any kind because of a medically determinable impairment which is expected to continue for a long and indefinite period of time or to result in death. The review and final determination shall be made by the Secretary on the recommendation of the school, supported by required medical certification relating to the borrower's disability.
Please see the lists below of Acceptable and Unacceptable Training and Practice Activities per the U.S Department of Health and Human Services.
Acceptable Residency Training for Osteopathic Medicine Approved 3-Year Residencies
Acceptable Practice Activities for Osteopathic Medicine Primary Clinical Practice
Urgent Care [Campus Based Policy Memorandum 2003 - 1]
Senior/Chief Resident in primary care residency program
Faculty, Administrators, or Policy Makers certified in one of the primary health care disciplines
Unacceptable Residency/Practice Activities for Osteopathic Medicine
Washington state residents seeking information and resources about student loan repayment or seeking to submit a complaint relating to their student loans or student loan servicer may visit https://www.wsac.wa.gov/loan-advocacy or contact the student loan advocate at loanadvocate@wsac.wa.gov.
Alternative (private) loans offer additional financing options for graduate and professional students. These loans are provided by banks, credit unions, and other private lenders. While they can help cover educational costs, it's essential to explore federal loan options first due to potential benefits such as flexible repayment plans and income-driven repayment options.
Need help covering the full cost of tuition? NSU Payment Plans offer a flexible option to spread out your balance over several installments. This can provide much-needed relief while you focus on your studies.
Learn More About NSU Payment Plans
NSU has a dedicated debt management staff that assists students with understanding the long term implications of borrowing money and provides one-on-one and/or group counseling on strategic borrowing, loan repayment options, effective budgeting, and credit card smarts.
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