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Federal Loan Information
Federal financial aid is available to US citizens and permanent residents at graduate level provided they are enrolled at least half-time and making satisfactory academic progress in a degree program.
How The Federal Loan Application Process Works
There are two applications:
- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed each year. Dartmouth's school code is 002573. The FAFSA is the only form required for Federal Student Aid.
- The Dartmouth College Graduate Student Financial Aid Application must be completed to notify us of your intended enrollment plan. Download the 2019-2020 Graduate Financial Aid Application.
Graduate Federal Financial Aid Programs
Federal Loan Limits
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan - $20,500 (limits higher for some TDI programs)
- Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan - Up to entire cost of attendance, less any other aid received (dependent on credit approval)
