Types of Financial Aid Loans
Student loans can be a useful investment in your college education but should only be used as a last resource. Below are different types of loans available to students at MSU.
Direct Subsidized Loans
Direct Subsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need to help cover the costs of higher education at a college or career school. The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan while you’re in school at least half-time.
Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, but in this case, the student does not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for the loan. The borrower is responsible for paying the accrued interest on unsubsidized loans.
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct PLUS Loans are loans made to graduate or professional students and parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid.
Direct Consolidation Loans
Direct Consolidation Loans allow you to combine all of your eligible federal student loans into a single loan with a single loan servicer.
Private (Alternative) Student Loans
Private (Alternative) Student Loans are loans provided by private loan lenders to help students pay for higher education. Private loans are often used only once Federal Student Loan eligibility has been exhausted.
Contact US
Office of Financial Aid
121 E. Second St.
Morehead, KY 40351
FAFSA Code 001976
EMAIL: finaid@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2011
FAX: 606-783-2293
