swimcatsmom
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:54:07 +0000

unsubsidized Stafford 6.8% interest rate. You are responsible for interest from day 1. Can capitalize the interest. Repayment starts 6 months after graduating or dropping to less than 1/2 time.

subsidized Stafford 6% interest rate (will decrease over the next few years. Govt pays the interest till 6 months after graduating/dropping to less than 1/2 time - at which repayment also starts.