March 24, 2020
Kenyon is suspending its residential program and transitioning to remote instruction. Read more about Kenyon's response to COVID-19.
To help families meet the cost of higher education, long-term loans are offered by various financial groups whose sole function is to make lower-interest loans for education.
While the particular terms may vary somewhat from group to group, loans of up to $30,000 per year are generally available at an interest rate tied to the prime rate. Repayment can be extended up to twenty years, depending upon the program and the amount borrowed.
Kenyon College participates in a number of educational loan programs not based on financial need that you and your family may wish to consider.
The Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS Loan) is secured through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Through the Direct PLUS Loan, a parent may borrow up to the full cost of attendance (less other financial aid received) for their dependent son(s) and/or daughter(s). Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed at an interest rate determined by the federal government each year. A fee will be deducted by the federal government before the loan is disbursed to Kenyon. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed for any student whose parent wishes to borrow through this program, along with a Direct PLUS Loan Request form at StudentLoans.gov and a Federal Direct Parent Loan Electronic Master Promissory Note.
Alternative Loans are private loans offered through a number of banks and lending agencies. Students and parents may be eligible to borrow an alternative loan to assist with educational costs.
For details on alternative loan products for students, please view Kenyon's Electronic Alternative Student Loan Lender List. You are not limited to the lenders listed.
For details on alternative loan products for parents, please view Kenyon's Electronic Alternative Parent Loan Lender List. You are not limited to the lenders listed.