Graduate student loans
Graduate school is a significant investment for any student. Sallie Mae Education Trust offers graduate student loan programs to help you achieve your higher education goals.
Federal student loans
Federal student loans, which include Stafford and PLUS loans for graduate and professional students, are often the least expensive way for graduate students to borrow.
Students should first exhaust their federal Stafford loan eligibility and then consider the Graduate PLUS loan to help cover unmet costs.
Programs with federal and private student loans
Private student loans
For students who do not choose a Graduate PLUS loan to help them meet expenses not covered by Stafford and other aid, Sallie Mae offers private graduate student loan programs. Sallie Mae's private loans have competitive rates and fees as well as great repayment benefits for students attending business, law, or medical schools.
In addition to specialized loans for grad students, we offer the Signature Student Loan® as another private loan to help fund your graduate degree.