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Nursing DNP Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan
The Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is not based on financial need and is unsubsidized, meaning that interest accrues during your period of enrollment. This loan is available to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens, who are enrolled at least half-time. View a sample borrowing of this loan below per program
Nursing DNP Federal Graduate PLUS Loan
If you need funding beyond the Direct Loan, and wish to borrow federal funds, you may consider a Direct Grad PLUS Loan. These loans are credit based. You may borrow up to your remaining Cost of Attendance (COA) less scholarships, fellowships, and other financial resources (including but not limited to other loans, sponsor payments, outside scholarship, etc.) Remove any credit freezes before acting on the Graduate PLUS Loan at Path @ Penn.
Denied the Graduate PLUS Loan? You may seek an endorser or appeal the credit decision.
Visit here to view additional information on applying for and accepting these loans.
| Semester | Maximum Unsubsidized Borrowing | FAFSA Required for borrowing |
| Summer 2025 | Students who opt to use federal loans for this term can leverage the Graduate PLUS loan | 2024-25 FAFSA |
| Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 | $20,500 | 2025-26 FAFSA |
| Summer 2026 | Students who opt to use federal loans for this term can leverage the Graduate PLUS loan | |
| Fall 2026-Spring 2027 | $20,500 | 2026-27 FAFSA – Available Fall 2025 |
*This table serves as an example of potential eligibility. Student eligibility is evaluated on an individual basis, and the dollar amounts are subject to change depending on each student's specific eligibility.
| Semester | Maximum Unsubsidized Borrowing | FAFSA Required for borrowing |
| Summer 2025 | $20,500 | 2024-25 FAFSA |
| Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 | $20,500 | 2025-26 FAFSA |
| Summer 2026 | Students who opt to use federal loans for this term can leverage the Graduate PLUS loan | |
| Fall 2026-Spring 2027 | $20,500 | 2026-27 FAFSA – Available Fall 2025 |
| Summer 2027 | Students who opt to use federal loans for this term can leverage the Graduate PLUS loan | |
| Fall 2027-Spring 2028 | $20,500 | 2027-28 FAFSA available Fall 2026 |
*This table serves as an example of potential eligibility. Student eligibility is evaluated on an individual basis, and the dollar amounts are subject to change depending on each student's specific eligibility.
