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Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan Features for Graduate Students

  • Students can borrow up to $20,500 in unsubsidized loans per year, if eligible.
  • Students must be enrolled at least half-time (4 credit hours) to be eligible for federal loans.
  • The interest rate is a fixed 6.8%.
  • Interest begins to accrue on the loan as soon as it is disbursed.
  • Loan origination fee is 1.051%.
  • Repayment begins 6 months after you graduate, drop below half time or withdraw Learn more about managing repayment of your student loans.

Note: Beginning Fall 2012, subsidized loans are no longer available for graduate and professional students.