MBA Finances

Federal Loans FAQ's

How do I apply for a Grad PLUS Loan?

In order to be eligible to receive a Direct Loan, you must first file the FAFSA. The FAFSA must be filed each year that you are seeking to receive a Direct Loan--you will not be offered a loan until the FAFSA for the applicable year has been filed. Although the FAFSA must be filed each year, the Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling only need to be completed once while at the Haas School.

Application Process for Grad PLUS Loans

• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
• If the UC Berkeley Financial Aid Office requests it, submit additional documentation
• Complete the Grad PLUS request form and submit it to the Haas School's Office of Financial Aid. The form can also be faxed to (510) 642-9387
• Complete the Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) for Grad PLUS Loans online at http://dlenote.ed.gov/empn/StudentLoanSelector.jsp
• Sign up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) at http://eftstudent.berkeley.edu