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On this page, you'll find: information on how to apply for Graduate Plus Loans.

GRADUATE PLUS APPLICATION PROCESS [back to top]

1. Complete your graduate student loan counseling test.
   
   
2. Complete your FAFSA on the Web.
   
   If you are applying for Grad PLUS loans in which the first disbursement is scheduled to arrive on or after May 2008 complete the 08-09 FAFSA.
   
   
3. Preferably choose the same lender you have for your Stafford loan or the lender of your choice based on front end and back-end incentives from your lender .
   
   
4. Once you have made your lender selection complete your lender's pre-approval and Master Promissory Note (MPN) at OpenNet. To complete the pre-approval process, you will need to register with OpenNet. For assistance on how to gain access; review this OpenNet PowerPoint presentation.
   
   
5. Fax your Grad PLUS loan request form to Fielding indicating your request for the amount you were pre-approved for (or less) and your lender of choice.
• Students with last name: A-K, fax 805.690.4346
• Students with last name: L-Z, fax 805.898.4130
  
  
6. Fielding will certify the Grad PLUS for the pre-approved or requested amount whichever is less.
   
   
7. Fielding will send you a notification to let you know that the Grad PLUS has been certified and where to look up your online award letter.
   
   
8. The Grad PLUS funds will be wired to Fielding Graduate University.
   
   
9. The Grad PLUS funds will be posted to your student account and any excess loan funds will be disbursed to the student.
   
   
10. If you have questions about the Grad PLUS, please review this Q & A document .
    

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