FA_GRAD_PLUS_Request_Form_1718

Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Request Form
Step 1
If you plan to borrow a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan for the 2017-2018 academic year, you MUST complete this form and
return it as soon as possible to Rider’s Office of Financial Aid. This is NOT the formal application; you must complete all steps
below. (If you do NOT intend to borrow a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS loan, there is no need to return the form.)
Student/Borrower’s Name ______________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Student/Borrower’s Bronc ID __________________
Student/Borrower SSN _____/____/______
Telephone # ( ) ___________________________ Email _________________________________________
Permanent Address___________________________________________________________________________
Amount Requested (REQUIRED) ____________
Loans may be requested up to the Cost of Attendance minus all other financial aid. Please refer to your Financial Worksheet
provided with your Award Letter or use your University Bill to determine your borrowing amount. Rider encourages students to only
borrow what is absolutely necessary.
Loan Period (check one):
2017-18 Academic Year (recommended unless only attending 1 semester)
2017 Fall Semester Only
2018 Summer Sessions Only
2018 Spring Semester Only
Step 2
If you have not already done so, go to www.studentloans.gov to complete a PLUS application/credit check. Log in with your
FAFSA ID. Click on “Apply for a PLUS Loan”.
Step 3
What is the credit decision on your Graduate PLUS loan? (This is provided online as a result of Step 2.)
____ Credit Approved
____ Credit Denied
Step 4
If you have been credit approved and you wish to borrow a Graduate PLUS loan, you must complete the Master Promissory Note
(MPN) online at www.studentloans.gov.
Step 5
If you have been approved, return and sign this completed form or fax to:
Rider University Office of Financial Aid, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
(fax) 609-219-4487 faloans@rider.edu
By signing this Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan Request Form, I (the student/borrower) understand:
Completion of the 2017-18 FAFSA is required to obtain a PLUS loan.
I may cancel or reduce this loan at any time during the loan period.
I must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits per semester) and making satisfactory academic progress.
A completed, credit-approved loan application and MPN must be completed before Rider can process the loan.
Student/Borrower Signature___________________________________________ Date________________