FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM (FFEL)
The Federal Family Education Loan Program makes low interest, long-term loans available to eligible students attending institutions of higher education. The following types of loans are available through the FFEL programs:
FFEL Stafford Loans are awarded to trainees who demonstrate financial need. Because the U.S. Department of Education subsidizes the interest, borrowers are not charged interest while they are enrolled in training at least halftime and during grace and deferment periods
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans are awarded to trainees regardless of financial need. Borrowers are responsible for paying the interest that accrues during any period.
FFEL PLUS Loans allow parents to borrow on behalf of their dependent undergraduate children who are enrolled at least halftime. Borrowers are responsible for the interest that accrues on FFEL PLUS Loans during any period.