| Federal Source |
Eligibility Requirements |
Award Ranges |
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Federal Direct Stafford Loan Subsidized Program
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Students who have demonstrated financial need beyond what financial aid covers are eligible to borrow under this program. The government will pay all interest during the in-school period, and principal repayment is not required while the student is in school.
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Up to: $3500-year 1 $4500-year 2 $5500-yr 3 & 4
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Federal Direct Stafford Loan Unsubsidized Program
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Students who do not have demonstrated need may borrow under this program. Interest will be paid by the borrower while borrower is in school. However, student may opt to defer payment until they leave school.
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Dependent students are eligible for an additional $2000.
Independent students are eligible for an additional:
$6000- yr 1&2
$7000- yr 3&4
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Federal Perkins Student Loan
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U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien enrolled as an undergraduate with exceptional financial need
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$1,000-$4,000 a year
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Federal Direct Parent Loan Program
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An unsubsidized federal loan program for parents of dependent undergraduates.
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May borrow up to cost of attendance less financial aid award.
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Alternative Loans
If a student needs to borrow more than the maximum allowed under the Stafford Loan Program, there are numerous alternative loan programs from which to choose. Alternative loans provide an additional funding option often at an interest rate lower than other lines of credit.