Additional Financing Options

Federal Direct Graduate Plus Loans

Graduate and Professional degree students are eligible to borrow Federal Direct​ Graduate PLUS Loans under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Students may borrow up to the cost of attendance minus other financial aid. For Plus loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2021 and before July 1, 2022 the interest rate is 6.28%. The origination fee on or after 10/1/20 and before 10/1/2 is 4.228%. Interest rates for these loans can be found at: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/interest-rates. 

If you receive a Federal Direct PLUS Loan as a graduate or professional student, you don't have to make any payments while you're enrolled in school at least half-time, and for an additional six months after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment. Loan funds are disbursed directly to Stonehill College in equal amounts over each term of enrollment for the academic year.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Graduate students are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.studentaid.gov.
  • Student must be accepted in a degree-granting program for at least six credits each term. Please note that federal regulations do not allow Federal PLUS loan applications to be processed for an outstanding balance that is associated with an academic year that has already ended.
  • Student must first borrow the maximum allowable through the Federal Direct Student Loan program.
  • The applicant does not have an adverse credit history.
  • Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Direct PLUS Loans can be found at: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/plus.

Alternative Private Lender

In addition to federal loans, graduate students may also borrow alternative private loans. Students may choose any alternative lender. Stonehill has identified lenders that our students have borrowed from in the past three years and who are still providing alternative loans. This is an historical list only and is not a list of recommended lenders.

The loan comparison tool ELMSelect is a FREE service to assist families in comparing private student loans. ELMSelect provides students and borrowers with current lender information needed to make well-informed decisions. Students are not limited to using lenders on this comparison tool. 

Tuition Remission (Employee Benefit)

Employees are encouraged to contact Human Resources for further information. 

Stonehill Monthly Affordable Payment (MAP) Plan

Please email studentaccounts@stonehill.edu or call at (508)565-1394 for information regarding the Monthly Affordable Payment (MAP) Plan.

Graduate Scholarships 

The Advancing Special Education (ASE) in Urban Settings Award is awarded to a graduate student committed to working in special education in urban settings. ASE Scholars are selected based on their demonstrated and future commitment to teaching in urban education or settings. Graduate students with demonstrated financial need are given preference. Candidates additionally demonstrate a commitment to the mission and ideology of Stonehill College Graduate Inclusive Education.

 

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