Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships Summer 2020 Loan Request
SSB Bldg #121 – First Floor
Graduate PLUS Loan
3801 W. Temple Ave; Pomona, CA 91768-4008
Phone: (909) 869-3700
Fax: (909) 869 - 4757
What is the Graduate PLUS Loan?
The Federal Graduate PLUS loan is a federal credit-based loan, which is available to assist graduate students (Master’s
and Doctoral level) with the costs of their degree program. Students are encouraged to borrow only the minimum
amount needed to cover actual costs. Eligibility is determined by subtracting the student’s total financial aid and
resources from the cost of attendance. The total amount awarded can never exceed the cost of attendance for the
Summer 2020 semester.
Who may borrow a Graduate PLUS Loan?
The Graduate PLUS Loan is available to students who meet all of the following criteria:
• Graduate students who are enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral degree program (Credential & Certificate
students are not considered graduate students)
• Filed a 2019 – 2020 FAFSA (and submitted all follow up documents, if applicable)
• Eligible for Federal Student Aid
• Enrolled at least half-time (3 units) in Graduate-level coursework during the Summer 2020 semester
• Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards (SAP) for Financial Aid
What if I don’t pass the credit check?
If you do not pass the credit check, you have the following options:
• Appeal: If you think there may be an error in how the credit worthiness was determined
• Apply with a credit-worthy endorser: You may use someone else to endorse (co-sign) the loan. This person will
be responsible to repay the loan in the event you are unable to make payments.
Y
ou will receive the results of your credit check by the Federal Loan Servicing Center. If you decide to appeal the credit
check or to apply with a credit-worthy endorser, follow the instructions provided by the Loan Servicing Center (which
includes completing the PLUS Counseling module on www.studentaid.gov
).
Be sure to indicate on the Loan Request form what you would like to do, in the event your loan is credit-denied.
I have completed the loan request form. What’s next?
Once you have submitted your completed loan request to Financial Aid, you must complete a Graduate PLUS Master
Promissory Note (MPN) at studentaid.gov. The MPN is required o
f all borrowers. If you do not complete the MPN, the
loan process is not complete and your loan funds will not be released. Additionally, you must complete the Loan
Entrance Counseling for Graduate PLUS Borrowers (also at studentaid.
gov).
Who Receives the Graduate PLUS Loan funds?
Cal Poly Pomona will receive the funds and apply them, and any other financial aid you receive, to the charges on your
student account (tuition, fees, room & board – if applicable). IF any funds remain after your bill is paid, a refund (or
Financial Aid Disbursement) will be issued. This refund is processed by the Cal Poly Pomona Student Financial Services
office. Be sure to sign up for Direct Deposit so your funds can be sent directly to your bank account.