Episode
377: Graduate PLUS Loans Are Ending: What You Need to Know Before Accepting an Offer
- Published
- Jun 19, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1321
- Processing state
not_requested- Canonical source
- https://www.gradschoolfemtoring.com
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/grad-school-femtoring-inclusive-grad-school-stories-personal-development-and-productivity-tips-for-first-gen-bipocs-20584/episodes/377-graduate-plus-loans-are-ending-what-you-need-to-know-before-accepting-an-offer/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/grad-school-femtoring-inclusive-grad-school-stories-personal-development-and-productivity-tips-for-first-gen-bipocs-20584/377-graduate-plus-loans-are-ending-what-you-need-to-know-before-accepting-an-offer.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring Podcast, I discuss one of the most significant recent changes to graduate education financing: the end of Graduate PLUS loans and what this means for prospective and current graduate students. Drawing from years of experience supporting first-generation and BIPOC students through graduate admissions and funding decisions, I explain how this policy change may affect master's, PhD, and professional degree students and why understanding the true cost of graduate school matters now more than ever. I walk you through several funding scenarios, clarify common misconceptions about grad school loans, and share the questions every student should ask before accepting an offer of admission. Throughout the episode, I highlight the hidden curriculum of graduate school financing and offer practical strategies to help you make informed decisions about borrowing, funding gaps, and long-term financial planning.