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Understanding the difference between subsidized vs. unsubsidized student loans could help you save a bundle in student loan debt. But considering how much they have in common, it’s understandable if ...

Subsidized and unsubsidized loans often offer the best terms for student borrowers, but they have important differences to consider. Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Christy Bieber is a ...

There are four types of federal Direct Loans, including subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS and consolidation loans Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Becca Stanek is a contributor to Buy Side and ...

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The cost of college — including tuition, housing, textbooks and other fees — adds up for families. However, students are often eligible for financial aid, including scholarships, grants, work-study or ...

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If I am eligible for direct federal subsidized student loans, but I could otherwise pay the tuition, can I treat them as short term interest free loans or are there some fees I need to take into ...