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U.S. GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS


AID PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION ANNUAL AMOUNT REPAYMENT
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Loans available to a student's parents, with annually adjusted interest rates (9% A.P.R. max.) Each school determines eligibility, but not based on financial need.  Cost of Attendance
-Student's financial aid
=Annual Loan Amount
Repayment begins within 60 days of receiving the loan.
Federal Pell Grants Not a loan, but a gift to qualified undergraduate students based on financial need. Up to $2430.00
(Subject to Federal Budget)
None
Federal Work-Study (FWS) A job coordinated through the school which allows a student to work part-time to earn money for expenses. Eligibility is based on financial need. At least minimum wage. None
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) Not a loan, but a gift to qualified undergraduate students based on financial need. Preference is given to Pell Grant-eligible students. Up to $4,000.00 None
Federal Stafford Loans (Subsidized & Unsubsidized) Loans to students with variable interest rates (8.25% A.P.R. max.)
Subsidized based on financial need and defers principal & interest repayment while enrolled half time or more Unsubsidized does not defer interest and is available to students that do not meet financial need requirements.
Full Time Dependent Undergraduates:

1st year up to $2,625
2nd year up to $3,500
thereafter up to $5,500
Subsidized Loan: defers interest-free for six months after graduation or if student drops below half-time.

Unsubsidized Loan: can defer repayment but student is responsible for interest while deferring payment. Repayment can take up to 10 years.