Loans
A loan is financial aid that must be repaid with interest. Any student may obtain a federal loan; however, the type of loan will be determined by the student's financial need.
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LOAN TYPE
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BORROWER
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MAXIMUM AMOUNT
(PER YEAR)
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CURRENT INTEREST RATE
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CREDIT CHECK REQUIRED?
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INITIAL FEES
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Student
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$5,500 (freshman)
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6% to 6.8%
(fixed)
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No
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.5%
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Student, with remaining need after full Stafford
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$3,000
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5.0%
(fixed)
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No
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None
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Parent
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Up to full cost of school
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7.9%
(fixed)
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Yes
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2.5%
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Student, usually with cosigner
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Up to full cost of school
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Based upon credit (variable)
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Yes
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Varies
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