Federal Stafford Loans have an interest rate of 6.8% for subsidized loans, and
6.8% for unsubsidized loans. Repayment on the Federal Stafford Loans begins six months after completion of your studies
- for summer school students - the last day of classes for the summer session
- for graduate students studying abroad - the last day of classes for the academic year
Maximum Graduate Level Federal Stafford Loan Eligibility
Subsidized $8,500
Unsubsidized $12,000
Required when applying for a Stafford Loan:
- 2009-2010 FAFSA form, apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov
- The FAFSA form by itself is NOT an application for a Federal loan. See below to make application with a lender.
If you are a continuing borrower and want to borrow using your same lender, click here.
To apply for a Stafford loan or to select a different lender, click here.
To view our Suggested Lender List, click here.
If you are borrowing a Stafford Loan for the first time, you must also complete Entrance Counseling.