Interest is subsidized by the federal government while the student is enrolled at least half-time.
Repayment of principal and interest begins six months after the student graduates or six months after the student is enrolled less than half time. Repayment of principal and interest begins six months after the student graduates or six months after the student is enrolled less than half time. The same fees that are charged for subsidized federal Stafford loans apply to unsubsidized federal Stafford loans. If you did not borrow federal student loans during the 2000-2001 academic year, you are required to attend a brief entrance interview and information session before loan disbursement. Payment of principal and interest may be deferred and capitalized once at repayment.