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Undergraduate Student Loans
Many of our students and families find loans to be an important tool to help finance their education at Lewis & Clark. We recommend that students budget carefully and borrow conservatively.
Federal Direct Loans
Subsidized
- 6.53% fixed interest rate for loans disbursed between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
- Subsidized (no interest) while the student is enrolled at least half-time and during the grace period.
- Need-based; check your financial aid offer to see if you’re eligible.
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Learn more about Federal Direct Loans.
Unsubsidized
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The fixed interest rate for loans disbursed between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025:
- For undergraduate students: 6.53%.
- For graduate and law students: 8.08%.
- Unsubsidized: interest starts accruing immediately after the loan is posted to the student’s account.
- Not need-based; check your award notification for the amount.
Federal Direct PLUS Loans for Parents of Undergraduate Students
- 9.08% fixed interest rate for loans disbursed between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.
- Unsubsidized: interest starts accruing immediately after the loan is posted to the student’s account.
- Not need-based; may borrow up to the cost of attendance minus all other financial aid.
Learn more about the Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Parents.
Private Loans
- Interest rate: variable, depends on borrower’s credit.
- Unsubsidized: interest starts accruing right away.
- Not need-based; may borrow up to Cost of Attendance minus all other financial aid.
- Learn more about Private Loans.
Loan Repayment
- Exit counseling and packets
- What if you can’t pay your student loan bills?
- Strategic repayment
- Consolidation
- Loan forgiveness programs
- Learn more about Repayment Options.
Loan Forgiveness Programs
Other Helpful Links
Financial Aid is located in Fowler Student Center on the Undergraduate Campus.
MSC: 56
email fao@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7090
fax 503-768-7074
Document Submission Portals:
New Undergraduate Students
All Other Students
Associate Vice President Anastacia Dillon
Financial Aid
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219