Who can apply for a Federal Parent PLUS loan?
Direct PLUS loans are available to parents of dependent undergraduate students who meet general federal student aid eligibility requirements, including having a valid Social Security number and not being in default on other federal loans. Applicants must also not have an adverse credit history and they will need to complete the FAFSA application to be considered. Biological parents, adoptive parents, or stepparents (who are still married to the biological parent) can apply for a Parent [...]