Student Loans Loans are an increasingly more important part of financing a student s education. The College of Mount Saint Vincent participates in the Perkins Loan program and Stafford Loan program for students, and the PLUS loan program for parents.
Some students utilize private alternative loan programs.
For most students, this is the first loan of any sort that he or she has ever taken. Plus Loan A Parent loan, subject to credit check and possible denial by the lender. The Parent starts paying the loan back 60 days after the second disbursement. The Yearly limits for the PLUS and alternative loan programs are based on the Cost of Attendance less other estimated aid. Please contact the financial aid staff for specific information.