Loans

Direct Stafford Loan

Graduate Stafford loans are fixed-rate student loans for graduate students attending a college or university at least half time. Stafford loans are the most common and one of the lowest-cost ways to pay for school.

Stafford Loan Benefits

• Low fixed interest rate of 6.8% APR (subsidized and unsubsidized) through 2013
• Borrow up to $20,500 per year
• No payments while enrolled in school
• Acceptance not based on credit 
• For more information regarding eligibility, see Direct Stafford Loan