Unsubsidized Stafford Loan

Eligibility


This loan is not a need-based.

Terms and Conditions


Interest Rate

  • Loans have a fixed interested rate of 6.8%
  • Interest is charged from the date of the first disbursement.
  • Interest may be paid while in school or paid later.

Awards

  • The maximum awards differ by grade level, dependency status, and length of academic program. 
  • Loan plus other need-based aid may not exceed the total cost of attendance.

Repayment

  • Repayment begins six months after the borrower graduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time status. 
  • Repayment can be deferred or modified under certain conditions. Visit the Student Guide (from the US Department of Education) for more information.

Master Promissory Note (MPN)


First-time borrowers that have been offered a Direct Stafford Loan should complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN), and entrance loan counseling (an online tutorial and quiz) before any loan can be disbursed.