Loan Options

Federal Stafford Loan

The Federal Stafford loan is the most common student loan program for funding undergraduate and graduate education.
This low-interest loan shares many of the same characteristics of a Federal Perkins loan, but the source of funding is provided through banks and nonprofit organizations.
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Federal Perkins Loan

A Federal Perkins Loan is a low-interest loan for students who demonstrate the greatest financial need.
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Federal PLUS

The Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is a low-interest loan used to borrow additional funds up to the total cost of attendance, less any other aid received.
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Nurse Faculty Loan

The Nurse Faculty Loan Program was created to recruit students enrolled in advanced nursing education programs for teaching positions at nursing schools across the country. Funded by a grant through the Department of Health and Human Services, the Nurse Faculty Loan Program provides loan debt reduction benefits of up to 85% in exchange for fulfilling a four-year service requirement as an instructor in a school of nursing. To participate in the program, recipients must be enrolled at least half time as a degree-seeking student in a Duke School of Nursing Masters, DNP or PhD program, and must commit to serving as faculty at a school of nursing following graduation.
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Private/Alternative Loans

Like PLUS, private education loans are designed to assist students who need additional funding to meet the gap between the cost of attendance and any financial aid. Private loans, however, are not part of the federal education loan programs.  Any student considering a private loan to help cover costs should speak with their financial aid counselor first.
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