What does your credit score need to be for parent PLUS loan?

No minimum credit score is needed to get a parent PLUS loan. Federal loans aren’t like private parent student loans, which use your credit score to determine whether you qualify and what interest rate you’ll receive. But parent PLUS loans do have a credit check, and you won’t qualify if you have adverse credit history.

Why would a parent be denied a parent PLUS loan?

In general, you may be denied if you have adverse credit consisting of any of the following: Bankruptcy discharge within the past five years. Voluntary surrender of personal property to avoid repossession within the last five years.

Does FAFSA affect parents credit score?

The FAFSA is just an application for financial aid, which means it won’t affect your credit scores.

How long does a parent PLUS loan take to be approved?

How long does processing take? Due to the value of PLUS applications at peak times (particularly summer and the start of the Fall term), PLUS loans can take 4 weeks for processing and for the loan to be posted on the student’s financial aid summary.

Can a school deny a parent PLUS loan?

NOTE: Your school can refuse to certify your parents’ loan application or can certify a loan for an amount less than they would otherwise be eligible for, if the school documents the reason for its action and explains the reason to your parents in writing.

What is the difference between a parent PLUS loan and a Sallie Mae loan?

Parent PLUS loan interest rates are much higher than interest rates for student loans. Currently, the difference is over 2 percent. Private student loans issued to parents or students may have a better interest rate than PLUS loans. Parents with good credit should comparison shop.

Does the FAFSA do a credit check?

Since most of the federal aid you will receive is need-based, FAFSA® does not check your credit report or rating. FAFSA® ask for your income information and not whether you paid your bills on time.

Can you be denied a parent PLUS loan?

If you’ve been denied a Parent PLUS loan because of an adverse credit history, you can qualify for the loan if you obtain an endorser. An endorser is like a cosigner. The endorser agrees to repay the PLUS loan if the parent defaults or is otherwise unable to repay the debt.

What happens if my parent PLUS loan is denied?

If you’ve been denied a Parent PLUS Loan because of an adverse action from a delinquent account, you can fix this by making payments to bring that account current. Once you do that you can either re-apply for the Parent PLUS Loan or explain it as an extenuating circumstance.

What credit score is needed for federal student loans?

The fact that there is no credit check or minimum credit score required for most federal student loans is just one of the many perks of federal student loans. Federal student loans are a better option over private student loans because they offer the following: The potential for student loan forgiveness.

What is the maximum parent PLUS loan?

1. You can borrow as much as you need. Unlike other types of federal student loans, Parent PLUS Loans have virtually no limits when it comes to borrowing. You can borrow up to the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received.