Financial Aid

Alternative Loan Programs
   

The following loan programs are alternative funding sources for students who may not qualify for other types of financial assistance or who need additional funding to need the cost of education.  Long-term, low interest funds can be borrowed to replace the Parent and/or Student Contribution and any Remaining Unmet Need.  All loan funds are sent to the college for disbursement.  For additional information or an application for the loan programs listed in the table call the lender or visit their website..

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Eligibility
Annual Loan Limits
Cumulative Loan Limits
Federal PLUS Loan
1-800-342-4325 ext. 3-2207
Parent cannot have 
adverse credit history; Student
needs to be at least 1/2 time
Cost of attendance less other aid None
Madge Vertin Loan
1-800-342-4325 ext. 3-2207
 2.0 GPA required;
must be full-time
At Home - $3000
All others - $5000
$10,000
Student Educational Loan Program
(SELF)

800-657-3866
MN Residents only;
must be at least 1/2 time
Minimum $500;
7500 per grade level
$30,000 as an 
undergraduate
Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan
800-658-3567
U.S. Citizen or Co-signer who
is a U.S. Citizen
Initial minimum of $1000,
$500 thereafter;
Cost of Attendance less other aid
None
Bank of ND Deal Loan
800-472-2166
U.S. Citizen or Co-signer who
is a U.S. Citizen
Minimum $500;
Cost of Attendance less other aid
None