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Summary Loan Chart for Federal Student Loans
Direct Loan and FFEL Programs

Federal Student
Loan Program
Type of Aid Other
Information
Annual
Award Limits
Disbursement

Subsidized
Stafford Loan

for undergraduate and graduate students

who meet financial need and enrollment criteria

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Loan:
must be repaid

You may consolidate your loans after school for extended repayment terms that lower your monthly payment

view terms at our student loan consolidation site: click here

 

Subsidized:
The Federal Government pays the interest while the student is in school and during grace and deferment periods.

Limited Requirements
co-borrower: NO
credit check: NO
collateral: NO

Rates:
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Loan Amounts:
$2,625 to $18,500 annually, depending on grade level

Maximum Limit:
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Direct Loans:
The federal government provides funds to schools.

The school then disburses funds to the student after payment of tuition and other school expenses.

FFEL:
Private lenders and banks provide funds to schools.

The school then disburses funds to the student after payment of tuition and other school expenses.

Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan

for undergraduate and graduate students

who meet financial need and enrollment criteria

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Loan:
must be repaid

You may consolidate your loans after school for extended repayment terms that lower your monthly payments

view terms at our student loan consolidation site: click here

Unsubsidized:
The borrower is responsible for interest during the life of the loan

Requirements:
co-borrower: NO
credit check: NO
collateral: NO

Rates:
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Loan Amounts:
$2,625 to $18,500 annually, depending on grade level

Maximum Limit:
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PLUS Loan

Available to parents of dependent undergraduate students

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Loan:
must be repaid

You may consolidate your loans after school for extended repayment terms that lower your monthly payments

view terms at our student loan consolidation site: click here


Requirements:
co-borrower: NO*
credit check: Yes*
collateral: NO

* Borrower must have a satisfactory credit. Parents who don't have satisfactory credit should apply with a creditworthy co-borrower.

Rates:
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Loan Amounts:
Cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received

Grad PLUS Loan

Available to graduates and professional students

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Loan:
must be repaid

You may consolidate your loans after school for extended repayment terms that lower your monthly payments

view terms at our student loan consolidation site: click here


Requirements:
co-borrower: NO*
credit check: Yes*
collateral: NO

* Borrower must have a satisfactory credit. Students who don't have satisfactory credit should apply with a creditworthy co-borrower.

Rates:
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Loan Amounts:
Cost of attendance (includes tuition, room and board, books, and even travel) minus any financial aid received.

Private Student Loan Programs
Offered by Private Institutions and Colleges

Private Student
Loan Program
Type of Aid Other
Information
Annual
Award Limits
Disbursement

Private
Student Loans

for undergraduate and graduate students

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Loan:
must be repaid

You may consolidate your private student loans after school for extended repayment terms that lower your monthly payments

view terms at our student loan consolidation site: click here

Qualifications:
Available to undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at least half-time in a degree or certificate program at an approved college or university

Requirements:
co-borrower: NO*
credit check: Yes*
collateral: NO

* Borrower must have a satisfactory credit. Borrowers who don't have satisfactory credit should apply with a creditworthy co-borrower.

Loan Amounts:
$1,500 to $30,000; the five-year maximum is $130,000
Funds disbursed directly to the student

Home
Equity Loans

for homeowners with equity value in their home

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Loan:
must be repaid

Qualifications:
Available to homeowners with an equity position at qualified LTV ratios:

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Requirements:
co-borrower: NO*
credit check: Yes*
collateral: Yes

* Borrower must have a satisfactory credit. Borrowers who don't have satisfactory credit should apply with a creditworthy co-borrower.

Loan Amounts:
no annual limits. Total amount limited by the approved balance upon loan closing.
Home equity lines: funds available whenever needed upon writing a check.

Home equity loans: total funds disbursed to the homeowner upon closing.
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