Student Loans
Federal Direct Student Loans are unsubsidized at the graduate/professional level. The federal Direct unsubsidized loans are available regardless of financial need. Interest is charged to the student while the student is in school. Students may borrow up to the applicable maximum for each “academic year”. An academic year at the CUNY School of Medicine is Summer, Fall and Spring. To maintain financial aid eligible, you must maintain half-time enrollment (5 credits) per a semester.
Physician Assistant Graduate Program
- Unsubsidized: $20,500 per an academic year
Medical Program
- Unsubsidized: $40,500 to $47,166.per an academic year
*The amount offered differs each academic year.
Grad PLUS: Maximum = The CUNY “cost of attendance” less all other financial aid.
Graduate Students:
Graduate students should apply for an unsubsidized student loan before filing a “Grad PLUS” loan. For more information go to: Federal Grad PLUS Loans.
First time Borrowers:
All first time borrowers must also fulfill the Direct Loan Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note requirement , click here https://studentaid.gov/
2022-2023 Interest rate:
Direct Unsubsidized loan 6.54% fixed
Direct Graduate PLUS loan 7.54% fixed
*Interest rates changes July 1st of every calendar year.
Current Origination Fees:
Direct Unsubsidized loan 1.057%
Direct Graduate PLUS Loan 4.228%
Finance Options for Undocumented Students:
MPower Financing You can apply for their no-cosigner loans and scholarships for study in the USA and Canada. The school code for City College is 002688 and the campus code is 00.