Category: Graduate Student Financial Literacy
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For many graduate and professional students, borrowing is part of the equation when financing tuition and living costs. One common question is: do graduate student loans require a cosigner? The answer depends on the type of loan, your credit profile, and the lender. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans never require a cosigner, but many private student loans may—especially…
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Graduate and professional students face a new financial reality with the elimination of the Federal Grad PLUS Loan. Without it, the path to paying for graduate school requires more planning and a careful balance of attainable, sustainable, and adaptable funding strategies. Before signing any loan agreement, take time to walk through this checklist so your graduate funding…
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Choosing how to fund graduate school isn’t just about covering tuition—it’s about being capable of shaping your academic life, empowering your goals, and enabling your future. Your funding decisions are powerful—they make your success more attainable, your journey more sustainable, and your freedom more tangible. Graduate school funding isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all. The way you finance your journey—whether through…
