Type of Loans

Based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

The annual loan amount is based on the grade level of the student:

Maximum Annual Loan Limits Chart (Aggregate Loan Limits) - Federal Direct Subsidized/ Unsubsidized Loans

Not available for graduate level students

 Loans with a first disbursement between 7-1-23 and 6-30-24 will have a fixed interest rate of 5.50%. Interest will begin to accrue six months after the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time status. Repayment begins 6 months after the borrower is no longer enrolled at least half-time. The loan has a 10-year repayment period.

Federal Direct Subsidized Loans will have a 1.057% Origination fee deducted from the loan disbursement amount.

Loans with a first disbursement between 7-1-23 and 6-30-24 will have a fixed interest rate of 5.50% for undergraduate and 7.05% for graduate students. Interest will begin to accrue when the loan is disbursed. Repayment begins 6 months after the borrower is no longer enrolled at least half-time. The loan has a 10-year repayment period.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans will have a 1.057% Origination fee deducted from the loan disbursement amount.

Federal regulations require that first time Federal Direct Loan borrowers complete Loan Entrance Counseling prior to the loan being disbursed.

The Federal Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) is the only time a student is required to complete a promissory note for the Federal Direct Loan. The MPN can be used for up to 10 years of borrowing for educational expenses. If no loan is funded within 12 months of the original borrower sign date, a new MPN will be required.

You can complete a Federal Direct Loan MPN online at https://studentaid.gov/app/launchMpn.action?mpnType=subUnsubMpn.

Use a repayment calculator for the Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans.

A completed FAFSA is required. This loan is for Dependent students only and the loan is borrowed in the parent's name. The loan is credit-based, therefore the parent must have a satisfactory credit history. The parent borrower can apply for the loan at https://studentaid.gov/app/launchPLUS.action?plusType=parentPlus. The maximum annual amount is the Cost of Education minus other financial aid awarded. Processing of the loan application may take up to 15 days.

Loans with a first disbursement between 7-1-23 and 6-30-24 will have a fixed interest rate of 8.05%. Repayment begins immediately after the loan is fully disbursed. Deferment or forbearance of payment is available by contacting your loan servicer. The loan has a 10-year repayment period.

Federal Direct PLUS Loan will have a 4.228% Origination fee deducted from the loan disbursement amount.

Use a repayment calculator for the Federal Direct PLUS Loan.

A Private Alternative loan can be borrowed in place of the Federal Direct PLUS Loan.

If the parent is credit denied for the Federal Direct PLUS Loan, we will email information to the parent regarding Additional Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan and Private Loan eligibility.

Eligibility is based on specific criteria set by Pepperdine University and the donor (for example, the student must be a California High School graduate).

You must be enrolled full-time status in order to receive the PURL Loan. If you drop below full-time status at any time during the semester your PURL Loan will be cancelled.

Award amounts may vary as determined by the Office of Financial Assistance.

Interest rate is 0%. The rate will remain at 0% as long as the borrower is not 120 days or more delinquent and is not in default on the loan.

Repayment typically begins 6 months after the student officially graduates and/or is enrolled at less than half-time status. The loan cannot be deferred for graduate school purposes, unless the student is enrolled in a Pepperdine graduate program.

The repayment period is not to exceed 10 years, but may be less than 10 years, based on the loan balance as determined by Pepperdine University.

The loan has no fees.

See a sample repayment chart for the PURL Loan.

Annual interest rate is 5% fixed. Interest will begin to accrue from the date the note is signed.

Loan repayment is not deferrable for future education. Payments will begin 6 months after the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time status at Pepperdine.

Minimum monthly payment is $50. Maximum repayment term is 120 months.

Annual interest rate is 5% fixed. Interest will begin to accrue from the date the note is signed.

Loan repayment is not deferrable for future education. Payments will begin 6 months after the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time status at Pepperdine.

Minimum monthly payment is $50. Maximum repayment term is 120 months.

Annual interest rate is 8% fixed. Interest will begin to accrue from the date the note is signed.

Loan repayment is not deferrable for future education. Payments will begin 6 months after the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time status at Pepperdine.

Minimum monthly payment is $50. Maximum repayment term is 84 months.

Annual interest rate is 7.5% fixed. Interest will begin to accrue from the date the note is signed.

Loan repayment is not deferrable for future education. Payments will begin 6 months after the student is no longer enrolled at least half-time status at Pepperdine.

Minimum monthly payment is $50. Maximum repayment term is 84 months.