Institutional Loans

Students may apply as institutional aid applicants to be considered for need-based university loans.These loans are subsidized during school, and for up to three years of a medical residency.

Ellwood Loans
Lender:Brown University
Based on Need?Yes, based upon parental and student/spouse resources
Annual Borrowing Limit:$3,000
Aggregate borrowing limit:$12,000
Loan Fees:None
Interest Rate:Fixed rate of 9% for loans borrowed prior to June 30, 2011. Fixed rate of 7% for loans borrowed after June 30, 2011.(starting in the 2011-2012 year)
Interest Accrues:No
In School?No
During Grace?No
During Deferment?No
Deferment OptionsOne-year residency if borrowed prior to June 30, 2011; 3 year residency deferment if borrowed after June 30, 2011; up to 3 yrs while serving in active military duty, Public Health Service Corps, Peace Corps/VISTA or as full-time volunteer for tax-exempt organization; no unemployment deferment; no student deferment beyond the M.D. degree
Grace Period:6 months
Repayment Requirements:Min $25/month, max. 10 yrs to repay
Prepayment Penalties:None
Allowable Cancellations:
Medical/Casperson/Kaplan Loans
Lender:Brown University
Based on Need?Yes, based upon parental and student/spouse resources
Annual Borrowing Limit:No limit
Aggregate borrowing limit:None
Loan Fees:None
Interest Rate:Variable; currently 7%
Interest Accrues:
In School?No
During Grace?No
During Deferment?No
Deferment OptionsThree-year residency; up to 3 yrs while serving in active military duty, Public Health Service Corps, Peace Corps/VISTA or as full-time volunteer for tax-exempt organization; no unemployment deferment; no student deferment beyond the M.D. degree
Grace Period:6 months
Repayment Requirements:Min $25/month, max. 10 yrs to repay. Late fee: 10% of monthly payment
Prepayment Penalties:None
Allowable Cancellations:
Plitt/Anderson Loan
Lender:Brown University
Based on Need?Yes, based upon parental and student/spouse resources
Annual Borrowing Limit:No limit
Aggregate borrowing limit:None
Loan Fees:None
Interest Rate:Variable; currently 5%
Interest Accrues:
In School?No
During Grace?No
During Deferment?No
Deferment Options3 years residency
Grace Period:6 months
Repayment Requirements:Min $50/month, max. 10 yrs to repay
Prepayment Penalties:None
Allowable Cancellations: