Loan Comparison Chart

Direct Loan - SubsidizedDirect Loan - UnsubsidizedDirect Loan - PLUS (Parent)
BorrowerStudentStudentStudent's Parent
Maximum Loan Amount$3,500 - Freshman
$4,500 - Sophomore
$2,000 - $6,000
(Varies with student status)
Varies with student's cost of attendance and other aid resources.
LenderU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of Education
Interest Rate, Effective July 1, 20246.53%6.53%9.08%
Interest TypeFixedFixedFixed
Fees, Effective July 1, 20241.057%10.57%4.228%
Grace Period6 months6 monthsNone. Repayment begins within 60 days of loan disbursement. Borrower may request delay in this date. Check with your PLUS Loan Servicer.
Direct Loan - SubsidizedDirect Loan - UnsubsidizedPLUS

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