Student Loans

Understanding Your Student Loan Options

Student loans can help make a Bushnell education more accessible by providing additional funding options when scholarships, grants, and other aid aren’t enough. Our team is here to help you understand your borrowing choices and confidently navigate the financial aid process.

Federal Stafford Direct Loan

Bushnell University participates in Federal Stafford Direct Loan programs.

Unsubsidized Stafford Direct Loans up to $20,500 per year are available to all eligible students who enroll at least half-time (3 credits/semester), and are not in default on any other student loans. Payments do not begin until six months after you graduate, withdraw from school, or fall below half-time status.

A Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling are required before your first semester at Bushnell University. For additional information regarding terms and conditions of the Federal Stafford Loan Program, please visit Federal Student Aid.

Graduate PLUS Loan

Available to graduate students who have filed a FAFSA and who pass a credit check. A PLUS loan request, Master Promissory Note, and PLUS loan entrance counseling must be completed. PLUS loans can be borrowed up to the difference between the cost of attendance and any other financial aid you’re receiving.

For additional information regarding terms and conditions of the Federal Grad PLUS Loan Program, please visit Federal Student Aid.

Parent PLUS Loan

Students seeking to borrow additional funds but who have exhausted all resources from the Federal Stafford Direct Loan programs may wish to consider borrowing from a private lender. This loan requires a credit check and often a cosigner. You may borrow up to the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received.

Interest rates are variable and other rates, terms, and conditions will vary by lender. We encourage you to shop around for the best loan to fit your needs. For additional information regarding terms and conditions of the Federal Parent PLUS Loan Program, please visit Federal Student Aid.

Private Lender

Students seeking to borrow additional funds but who have exhausted all resources from the Federal Stafford Direct Loan programs may wish to consider borrowing from a private lender. This loan requires a credit check and often a cosigner. You may borrow up to the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received.

Interest rates are variable and other rates, terms, and conditions will vary by lender. We encourage you to shop around for the best loan to fit your needs.