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Direct PLUS Loan is made by the U.S. Department of Education to graduate or professional students and parents of dependent undergraduate students for which the borrower is fully responsible for paying the interest regardless of the loan status.
Direct PLUS Loan Explained
A non-need-based student loan available to parents with a good credit history to help pay educational expenses of a dependent, undergraduate student who is enrolled on at least a half-time basis.
