Alternative or Commercial Loans

Hattie M. Strong Foundation

Students entering their FINAL year of study in either a baccalaureate or graduate degree program and are enrolled as a fulltime student may be eligible. The maximum loan is $5,000. For more information contact: Hattie M Strong Foundation

Payment Plans

Duke University offers a number of payment plans managed by Tuition Plan, Inc. These plans allow parents to make monthly payments over the course of the year. Details will be sent to matriculating students during the summer before enrollment.

Computer Purchase Plans

CitiAssist Computer Loan

Students may borrow up to $2,500 to cover the cost of a computer. Borrowers must be creditworthy U.S. citizens or permanent residents; international students are required to have a creditworthy U.S. citizen or permanent resident co-signer. Students must provide the External Loan Office a copy of their computer purchase agreement. The interest rate is Prime plus 0.25 percent. Students may defer payment of principal and interest while in school; however, any unpaid interest is added to the principal balance at repayment and at the end of any deferment periods. For additional information and an application, contact the Loan Office.

Duke University Computer Purchase Plan

Students may finance the purchase of a personal computer or peripheral equipment from Duke's computer store. The payment plan is available during the fall semester and the spring semester until the last day of classes. A minimum down payment of 25 percent of the total purchase price is required. Students may elect to repay in two to seven installments, depending on the number of semesters until graduation. Payment is due prior to the beginning of each semester; charges will appear on the Bursar's statement. The interest rate is 5 percent. For additional information, contact the Duke University Computer Store.

Institutional financial aid is not available to support computer purchases.