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Resource Center Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
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Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans

Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans

If you’ve seen the terms subsidized and unsubsidized on your financial aid offers from colleges, you may be wondering what the difference is between these types of student loans. MEFA’s Associate Director of College Planning Jonathan Hughes explains what these loans have in common, as well as how they differ when it comes to accruing interest. For more information on federal student loans, read our article, Federal Direct Student Loans