# Loans

**Source**: https://financialaid.rice.edu/types-aid/loans
**Parent**: https://financialaid.rice.edu/

TYPES OF AID

# Loans

Loan options available to Rice students include federal, state and private sources depending on eligibility. Additional information on the loan options certified through the Office of Financial Aid is available below.

**Federal Loans**

- [Direct Loans](https://financialaid.rice.edu/loans/federal-direct-loans "Federal Direct Loans")
- [Grad PLUS Loans](https://financialaid.rice.edu/loans/direct-plus-loans "Grad PLUS Loans")
- [Parent PLUS Loans](https://financialaid.rice.edu/loans/direct-plus-loans "Direct PLUS Loans")

[**Private Loans**](https://financialaid.rice.edu/loans/private-loans "Private Loans")

**[Repaying Your Loans and Exit Counseling](https://financialaid.rice.edu/loans/repaying-your-loans-and-exit-counseling "Repaying Your Loans and Exit Counseling")**

***Rice University offers loan options to assist you and your family with your educational expenses. Not all of these loans are based on financial need and can be used to replace a portion or all of your expected family contribution (EFC).***

# **Helpful** Links

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