If you're not sure about your eligibility for a federal PLUS loan, you should check out SunTrust's PLUS Pre-Approval. A PLUS Pre-Approval Request can help you confirm your credit history before you start the full application process. With Pre-Approval, you can determine quickly and easily if this loan is an option for you.

For your Pre-Approval, call SunTrust at 1-800-552-3006. If you're in Florida or Georgia, call 1-888-889-5191. Tennessee residents or parents of student attending a Tennessee school, click here and select your school and the PLUS loan application option.

If you do qualify for a PLUS loan, remember that SunTrust offers money-saving benefits to borrowers who pay back their loan in a timely manner.

If a PLUS loan doesn't cover the total you need, be sure to explore your private loan options from SunTrust.