Archive for April 16th, 2009

The federal government provides several financial help opportunities for college students. Some of the common federal student types of loan include:
1.Federal Perkins Loans offer a low rate of interest and are accessible to students demonstrating exceptional financial needs. The government will pay the interest on a Federal Perkins Loan when a student is enrolled in college and for a nine-month grace period that follows graduation. Students start making payments after this grace period.
2.Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan features a low rate of interest. The government will pay the interest on a Subsidized Stafford Loan when a student is enrolled in college and during a six-month grace period after a student’s graduation. Students start making payments after a particular grace period.
3.Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is characterized by a low rate of interest as well. Still, these loans start accumulating interest when the loan money is distributed. After graduation a student has a six-month grace period before his primary payment is due.
4.The Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students is accessible for parents intending to pay for the child’s education. Parents should have a qualified co-signer or pass a credit check. The primary payment is due after your loan is distributed.
5.Federal PLUS Loans for Professional and Graduate Degree Students is available for adult students after exhausting their limits for various federal loan options. Students should have a co-signer or pass a credit check. Interest starts accumulating after your loan is distributed. Still, students can ask for a payment postponement while they are in college.