Many of our domestic students utilize federal loans throughout their time in the Graduate Kinesiology program and all of us at Saint Mary's are happy to work with prospective students as they consider funding options.   Graduate federal aid is slightly different from undergrad aid. For most students, the main options are two types of student loans, Federal Direct Loans and Graduate PLUS Loans—regular Grad loans cover up to a certain amount (usually $20k per year split up over each semester) and Grad PLUS can cover the remaining costs of attendance including housing. See more details about loan types and eligibility requirements at our Graduate Loans page.   The FAFSA is required for all student loans and students must be enrolled at least half-time to qualify. To learn more about how to apply for federal financial aid using the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), visit our Graduate Financial Aid page and fafsa.ed.gov.