Federal Student Loan Overview

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Federal Student Loans

Federal Student Loans supply financial help for students enrolled at schools that participates in federal aid programs. A "school" is defined as a two-year or four-year public or private college, university, or trade school. These loans are offered by private organizations under accordance from the U.S. Department of Education through the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and the Federal Direct Student Loan Program (FDLP).

Federal student loans generally cover school expenses, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and school supplies, as well as any transportation. Loans can also help pay for technology needs (i.e., a computer) and for necessary dependent care.

There are a variety of federal student loan programs. Check with your school to see which programs they participate in.

Federal Stafford Loans

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Both subsidized and unsubsidized loans are guaranteed by the Department of Education either directly or through guarantee agencies. Nearly all students are eligible to receive them (regardless of credit score or other financial issues). Both types offer a grace period of six-months, which means that no payments are due until six-months after graduation or three-months after the borrower becomes a less-than-full-time student without graduating. Both types have a fairly modest annual limit. The limit for the academic year beginning in 2007 is $3,500 per year for freshman undergraduate students, $4,500 for sophomore undergraduates, and $5,500 per year for junior and senior undergraduates. monthly n payment the (up United to States 53% Federal less) student a loans longer are repayment authorized term under and Title a IV fixed of interest the rate. Higher To Education determine Act yo