| Features |
MUST Student
Loan Program |
Federal Loan |
Private loans |
| Eligibility |
Enrolled in any
program of MUST High School |
Must be at least
a half-time student |
Based on credit
criteria established by lender. |
| Need and Non-Need
Basis Both |
Need and Non-Need
Basis Both |
Enrolled at least
half-time at a 4- or 5-year college or High School |
| Credit Check not
mandatory |
Credit Check not
mandatory |
Bounded by age
limit |
| FEFSA not
required |
Borrower must
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
Other lengthy
documentation |
| Students of MUST
High School from any country and region and nationality |
Students studying
in schools under title IV |
Regional
eligibility |
| Interest Rate |
0% interest
rate |
6.8% interest is
charged |
Interest rates
vary based on credit history. |
| Repayment |
Only principal
amount borrowed is to be repaid |
Borrower is
responsible for all interest on the loan including while in college
and during grace and deferment periods |
Variable interest
rate, depending on the prime rate. Can be as high as prime
rate+6% |
| 1 month grace
period |
Grace period
lasts till 6 months after studies are completed. |
Grace period
lasts till 6 months after studies are completed. |
| Repayment within
5 years |
Time period is
positively correlated with amount borrowed |
Time period is
positively correlated with amount borrowed |
| Processing
Fee |
No Fee |
3% origination
fee and 1% guarantee fee |
A repayment fee
(3%) may apply to some credit tiers |
| Loan Amount |
Up to full
program fee of any program at MUST High School |
Between $5,500
to
$20,500, depending on
grade level and dependency
status |
Individuals may
borrow up to the cost of attendance less any other financial aid
received. |