Student Lending Principles

Duke University has established a set of publicly available principles and policies to govern educational lending practices for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. These principles emphasize that lending practices proceed from a commitment to the best interests of our students, that we support students' right to choose their lenders and that neither Duke nor its employees accept financial payments, goods or services of material value from lenders. All employees involved in financial aid and student lending are subject to a rigorous conflict of interest policy. Administrators may serve as unpaid members of lender advisory boards in order to help shape the products and services that will best meet the needs of our students; in such cases, Duke pays all costs associated with that service.

Loan Options

The following types of loans are available at the school of nursing. Click on the heading below for more information on eligibility and how to apply.

Federal Perkins Loan

Nurse Faculty Loan Program For Graduate Nursing Students

Graduate PLUS Loans
Fixed interest rate of 8.5%- good credit required (no adverse credit). Student is responsible for interest on loan while in school and loan repayments begin when student graduates or ceases to be enrolled at least half time-may borrow amount needed to meet student budget.

Duke University Recommended Lender List
The Duke University Financial Aid Offices are committed to providing our students and their families with accurate information about the best available rates, benefits and service. Our research indicates that the lenders on our recommended lender list offer our students excellent customer service, competitive interest rates and borrower benefits. However, Duke University students are not required to select a lender from this list. Students are free to select any eligible lender of their choice for their loans.