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Understanding the difference between subsidized vs. unsubsidized student loans could help you save a bundle in student loan debt. But considering how much they have in common, it’s understandable if ...

There are four types of federal Direct Loans, including subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS and consolidation loans Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Becca Stanek is a contributor to Buy Side and ...

Nearly 44 million Americans have student loans, the majority of which is federal debt, or loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. And the vast majority of that debt — close to $1.5 trillion ...

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are often the cheapest borrowing option, followed by Direct Plus Loans and private graduate student loans ...

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If a loan is unsubsidized, it means that the federal government is not paying interest that accrues while a student is in school, or the loans are in deferment for other reasons. Most federal and all ...

When people refer to Stafford Loans, they generally mean federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Melanie Lockert is a Buy Side contributor and ...

The Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013 created new standards for interest rates on federal student loans. Prior to 2013, different federal loan programs offered students and their families a wider ...