| Lender | Federal Government |
| Interest Rate | Fixed at 6.8% for loans received after July 1, 2006 |
| Interest-Free in School? | No |
| Loan Fees | 2.5% (2.0% after July 1, 2008) |
| Interest Rebate | 1.5% |
| Fees Less Rebate | 1.0% (0.5% after July 1, 2008) Total withheld from loan |
Annual Maximums (effective July 1, 2008) |
Dependent Student
$5,500 - freshman*
$6,500 - sophomore*
$7,500 - junior/senior*
|
Self-Supporting Student
$9,500 - freshman*
$10,500 - sophomore*
$12,500 - junior/senior*
$20,500 - graduate/professional* |
Cumulative Maximums (effective July 1, 2008) |
$31,000 dependent undergraduate**
$57,500 self-supporting undergraduate**
$138,500 graduate and professional combined*** |
| Grace Period | 6 months |
| Standard Repayment Period | To 10 years |
| Minimum Payments | $50/month |
| Other Information |
Additional repayment options beyond the 10 years may be available |
| * Includes amount of subsidized Stafford Loan.
** No more than $23,000 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.
*** No more than $65,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans. This cumulative maximum includes the amount borrowed for undergraduate study. |