a protuberance in the tissue of a plant; an excrescence on a stem, branch, or root; a node or joint in a stem, especially when of swollen form. 8. any of various fungal diseases of trees characterized by the formation of an excrescence, knob, or gnarl.
Qualifying for a Mortgage Out of College. If you are a former student, and have a limited work history and student loan debt, you can still potentially qualify for a home loan if your field of study was in direct relationship to your field of of employment. For example, you have a degree in accounting and youâve recently taken a job as an accountant.
To qualify for a Direct PLUS Loan, you must be: 1  A graduate or professional student, 2  The biological or adoptive parent of the student, or. 3  The spouse of the parent and your income and assets were reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or would be reported if a FAFSA were filed.