Those who are taking out hefty loans for their MBA, are you planning on doing private or federal (unsubsidized + direct PLUS)?

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Direct Plus has a high origination fee so only taking the unsubsidized option. Need to run the math and compare to 4.99% w/ no addtl. fees at my local credit union.

Direct Plus is 5.3% actually so def. not taking it.

Are you planning on not taking Direct Plus and finding a private loan with a lower %?

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