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| What is it? | Federally guaranteed government loan in the student’s name. It is not based on credit score. You have to be enrolled for 6+ hours per semester. You can have the payments deferred until six months after graduation. | Federally guaranteed government loan in the student’s name. It is not based on credit score. You have to be enrolled for 6+ hours per semester. You can have the payments deferred until six months after graduation. | The Federal PLUS Loan lets parents borrow money to cover any costs not already covered by a student's financial aid package. | | Interest Rate | For unsubsidized loans with first disbursement after July 1, 2008, the rate is 6.8%. For subsidized loans with first disbursement after July 1, 2009, the rate is 5.6%. (Federal guidelines determine unsubsidized and subsidized portions of loans – it is based on financial need.
TDECU Stafford loans have a 1% origination fee. | For unsubsidized loans with first disbursement after July 1, 2008, the rate is 6.8%. For subsidized loans with first disbursement after July 1, 2009, the rate is 5.6%. (Federal guidelines determine unsubsidized and subsidized portions of loans – it is based on financial need.
TDECU Stafford loans have a 1% origination fee. | PLUS Loans are fixed rate loans at 8.5%.
There is a 3% loan origination fee. | | Annual Loan Limits | $5,500 for first year dependent students
$6,500 for second year dependent students
$7,500 for third and fourth year dependent students | $9,500 for first year independent students
$10,500 for second year independent students
$12,500 for third and fourth year independent students | Parents may borrow up to the cost of attendance per student minus other financial aid. | | Repayment Begins | Six months after graduating or ceasing half-time enrollment and can be repaid over a 10 year term. | Six months after graduating or ceasing half-time enrollment and can be repaid over a 10 year term. | 30 to 60 days after final disbursement and deferment is possible. Can be repaid for a 10 year term. |
Still need more money? Parents can borrow money with interest-only payments for four years while you are in school with the Parent Survival Loan!
Fill out a contact form or contact a Student Loan Specialist at 800-839-1154.
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