Federal Direct PLUS Application
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for a Direct PLUS loan.
To request a Direct PLUS loan:
- Go to www.studentloans.gov
- Sign in to Manage My Direct Loan. You will need your Department of Education-issued PIN. If you do not have a PIN, submit an official request for one.
- Complete Request PLUS Loan
All PLUS loan requests will be processed as an academic year loan with two equal disbursements (one for fall, one for spring). Exception: PLUS Loans for aviation students will be processed as one-term only loans (fall only or spring only). Please notify the Student Financial Aid Office at sfa@email.und.edu if you are requesting the loan for a different loan period.
What you need:
- Your Federal Student Aid PIN. If you do not have a PIN, submit an official request for one.
- Personal information:
- Your first, middle and last names
- Social Security Number
- Date of birth
- Permanent address
- Mailing address (if different from your permanent address)
- Telephone number
- E-mail address
- Alien Registration Number (if you are an eligible non-citizen)
- Employer information:
- Employer name
- Employer address
- School name. UND's school code is 003005
If you have previously completed either a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note or a Direct PLUS loan application, some of this information may be populated for you. You should review any populated information carefully for accuracy.
Credit History
When you apply for a Direct PLUS loan, the Department of Education will check your credit history. To be eligible to receive a PLUS loan, you must not have an adverse credit history. If it is determined that you have an adverse credit history, you may still receive a Direct PLUS loan if you obtain an endorser who does not have an adverse credit history. An endorser is someone who agrees to repay the Direct PLUS loan if you do not repay the loan. In some cases, you may also be able to obtain a Direct PLUS loan if you document that there are extenuating circumstances related to your adverse credit history.
