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Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Nursing Loan
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan - (Dependent Students)
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan - (Independent Students)
Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan

Federal Perkins Loan
FAFSA Required?
Yes
Need-Based?
Yes
Range of Awards
Varies
Interest Rate
5%
Repayment Begins
9 months after graduation/ separation or below half-time enrollment.
Aggregate limits
$27,500


Federal Nursing Loan
FAFSA Required?
Yes
Need-Based?
Yes
Range of Awards
Varies
Interest Rate
5%
Repayment Begins
9 months after graduation/ separation or below half-time enrollment.
Aggregate limits
$13,000


Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan
FAFSA Required?
Yes
Need-Based?
Yes
Range of Awards
Freshmen: $3,500
Sophomores: $4,500
Juniors and Seniors: $5,500
Interest Rate
Currently 3.4%.
Effective July 1, 2012 it will be 6.8%
Repayment Begins
  • Loan repayment begins 6 months after graduation or below half-time enrollment.
  • Effective July 1, 2012, the interest subsidy ends and interest begins to accrue after graduation or dropping below half-time enrollment .
  • Aggregate limits
    $23,000
    Additional Information
    Beginning July 1, 2012 the up-front rebate will be eliminated. As a result, the origination fee will increase from 0.5% to 1%.


    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (Dependent Students)
    FAFSA Required?
    Yes
    Need-Based?
    No
    Range of Awards
    All Grade Levels: $2,000
    Freshmen: $3,500
    Sophomores: $4,500
    Juniors and Seniors: $5,500
    Interest Rate
    Fixed rate of 6.8%
    Repayment Begins
    6 months after graduation or below half-time enrollment.
    Aggregate limits
    $31,000 combined Dependent total for Subsidized and Unsubsidized
    Additional Information
    Beginning July 1, 2012 the up-front rebate will be eliminated. As a result, the origination fee will increase from 0.5% to 1%.


    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (Independent Students)
    FAFSA Required?
    Yes
    Need-Based?
    No
    Range of Awards
    All Grade Levels: $2,000
    Freshmen and Sophomores: $4,000
    Juniors and Seniors: $5,000
    Interest Rate
    Fixed rate of 6.8%
    Repayment Begins
    6 months after graduation or below half-time enrollment.
    Aggregate limits
    $57,500 combined Independent total for Subsidized and Unsubsidized
    Additional Information
    Beginning July 1, 2012 the up-front rebate will be eliminated. As a result, the origination fee will increase from 0.5% to 1%.


    Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loan
    FAFSA Required?
    Yes, effective Fall 2011
    Need-Based?
    No
    Range of Awards
    Eligible parents can borrow up to the total annual cost of attendance less other financial assistance.
    Interest Rate
    Fixed rate of 7.9%
    Repayment Begins
    60 days after the loan is fully disbursed.
    Aggregate limits
    None
    Additional Information
    Beginning July 1, 2012 the up-front rebate will be eliminated. As a result, the origination fee will increase from 2.5% to 4.0%.



     

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