Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

The Unsubsidized Loan provides a way for you to borrow money from the government to help finance a college education. This loan can be used for educationally-related costs, such as, tuition, fees, housing/meals and books.

As the borrower, you are responsible for the interest on the loan while in school, but payment can be deferred.

Eligibility:

Must file the FAFSA
Not based on financial need
Must be at least half-time
- Undergraduates: 6+ hours each semester
- Graduate/Professional: 4+ hours fall or spring, 2+ hours summer
- Vet Med: 6+ hours each semester
Must be in a degree seeking program
- See exceptions here
Enrolled courses must count toward your degree
Eligibility must be determined and loan originated before the end of the academic period for which the loan is being requested.

First-time borrower?

You will complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN), which is retained and updated by the loan servicer throughout your education at OSU.
You must also complete a one-time Loan Entrance Counseling Session, which includes borrower rights and responsibilities,prior to the first loan disbursement.
You will list OSU as the school for the Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling to be sent to, and we will automatically receive notification of these within several business days after you have completed them.

More information:

For more information regarding the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, please visit the Federal Student Aid website.