Graduate Student Loans
Many of our students find loans to be an important tool to help finance their education at Lewis & Clark. We recommend that students budget carefully and borrow conservatively.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
- 7.05% fixed interest rate for loans disbursed between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
- Unsubsidized: interest starts accruing immediately after the loan is posted to the student’s account.
- Not need-based; $20,500 annual borrowing limit.
- Learn more about Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans.
Federal Direct PLUS Loans for Graduate Students
- 8.05% fixed interest rate for loans disbursed between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.
- Unsubsidized: interest starts accruing immediately after the loan is posted to the student’s account..
- Not need-based; may borrow up to Cost of Attendance minus all other financial aid.
- Learn more about Federal Direct PLUS Loans for Graduate Students.
Private Loans
- Interest rate: variable, depends on borrower’s credit.
- Unsubsidized: interest starts accruing upon disbursement.
- Not need-based; may borrow up to Cost of Attendance minus all other financial aid.
- Learn more about Private Loans.
Loan Repayment
- Exit counseling and packets
- What if you can’t pay your student loan bills?
- Strategic repayment
- Consolidation
- Loan forgiveness programs
- Learn more about Repayment Options.
Loan Forgiveness Programs
Other Helpful Links
Financial Aid is located in Fowler Student Center on the Undergraduate Campus.
MSC: 56
email fao@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7090
fax 503-768-7074
Document Submission Portals:
New Undergraduate Students
All Other Students
Associate Vice President Anastacia Dillon
Financial Aid
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road MSC 56
Portland OR 97219