Grants & Loans

Loans

Unlike your grants and scholarships, which are automatically credited to your student account, the student or parent borrower must initiate the loan online.     

Several factors will help you determine which loan program(s) might be best for you and your family. Click on the links below to get more information about the different types of loans. Email loans@southwestern.edu  or call 512-863-1259 for additional assistance. 

Federal Subsidized Loan Federal Unsubsidized Loan Federal Plus/ParenT Loan Private Loan

Student Loan

Need-based

6.53% interest

1.057% origination fee

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Apply for SUB

Student Loan

Non-need-based

6.53% interest

1.057% origination fee

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Apply for UNSUB

Parent Loan

Requires a credit check

9.08% interest

4.228% origination fee

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Apply for PLUS

Don’t Qualify for PLUS?

Student and Parent Loans

May require a cosigner

Interest and origination fees vary

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