• Federal Direct Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized)

    The Federal Direct Loan is a student loan provided by the US Department of Education and administered by Iowa State University.

  • Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan

    The Federal Direct PLUS Loan is available for parents of a dependent student to cover educational costs not already covered by the student’s financial aid package.

  • Federal Health Professions Loan (HPSL)

    The Federal Health and Professions Loan is a student loan available to students enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

  • Federal Direct Graduate and Veterinary Medicine PLUS Loan

    The Federal Direct Graduate and Veterinary Medicine PLUS Loan is open to Graduate and Professional Students (including Veterinary Medicine).

  • Private Education Loans

    Private loans are offered by private lenders with no federal forms to complete. Eligibility for private student loans often depends on the applicant’s credit score.

  • Federal Loan Resources

    Learn about federal loan interest rates, loan limits, and repayment information.