Explore Your Options
Before you consider student loans, be sure to explore the possibility of other financial aid, such as grants, scholarships and fellowships which, unlike student loans, do not need to be repaid. Check with your program to determine if they offer any assistance. Visit the Office of Fellowships for other opportunities within and outside the university.Please note that application deadlines usually expire several months prior to the start of the academic year, so advance planning is imperative in order to take advantage of these offers.