Loans are made by commercial lenders. (i.e. Federal Stafford, PLUS, and Consolidation loans).

This is the largest source of federal aid. The advantage of federal aid is that the government pays the interest on selected loans while the student is in school. Students don't have to make payments until they leave school or drop below half-time status.

A federal education loan program to help students and their parents obtain low-cost education loans to help pay for higher education. FFELP loans include unsubsidized and subsidized Stafford loans, PLUS loans for parents and Direct Consolidation Loans.

A Federal program authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act that provides loans to eligible student and parent borrowers. The program consists of Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, and Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Consolidation Loans. Funds are provided by private lenders such as banks, credit unions, and other private financial institutions. The loans are backed by the Federal government.

Consists of the federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans, which provide low interest loans to qualified students who are enrolled at least half-time.

Education loans provided by private lenders and guaranteed by the federal government. See also Title IV Loan.

Loans that are provided by the federal government in the Higher Education Act. This programs includes Federal Stafford, PLUS and Consolidation Loans. Banks that are guaranteed by guaranty agencies and ultimately insured by the federal government fund these loans.

Federally subsidized loans help students and their families pay for post-secondary education. Borrowers must meet federal guidelines to qualify.

Federal Stafford, Federal Unsubsidized Stafford and Federal PLUS loan programs funded by private lenders and guaranteed by the federal government. Review Federal Loan programs.

Loans include: Federal Stafford Subsidized – A subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of need. The federal government pays interest on the loan ("subsidizes" the loan) until repayment begins and during authorized periods of deferment. Federal Stafford Unsubsidized – An unsubsidized loan is available to students who do not qualify for a Subsidized Stafford Loan or need additional aid. Students will be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. Federal PLUS – PLUS loans are educational loans that are not based on financial need. They are available to parents or legal guardians of dependent undergraduate students who are creditworthy. Federal Consolidation – Consolidation loans allow a borrower to combine different types of federal student loans into one loan with a single monthly payment. Private lenders such as banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations provide the funds for these loans. These loans are insured by a guaranty agency (e.g. Educational Credit Management Corporation) and reinsured by the federal government.

This program allows students and parents to shop around among companies and nonprofits for the best loan deals. Many of these organizations offer significant interest-rate reductions and will waive some fees.

Loan types included in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) are: Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized and Unsubsidized), Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Supplemental Loan for Students (SLS) and Consolidation Loan. (Please note: No new SLS loans have been made since the program was discontinued on July 1, 1994.) Private lenders such as banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations provide the funds for these loans. These loans are insured by a guarantee agency (e.g. Educational Credit Management Corporation) and reinsured by the federal government.

The collective name for the Federal Stafford and PLUS loan programs. FFELP loans are funded by private lenders. For more information on PLUS loans, please visit www.parentplusloan.com

the term for the federal loan program of Federal Stafford Loans provided by The Student Loan People sm and other lenders and insured by agencies such as KHEAA.

The Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) was formerly known as the Guaranteed Student Loan (GSL) Program. The FFELP program includes Federal Stafford Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized), Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), and Federal Consolidation Loans. Funds for these programs are provided by private lenders and the loans are guaranteed by federal government.

Federal Family Education Loan Program is made up of Federal Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) Federal PLUS loans (for parents) and Federal consolidated Loans. All of these are long-term loans insured by state or non-profit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the US government for all or any part of insurance claims paid by lenders.

This federal program allows private lenders to offer federal loans including Federal Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). Since FFELP loans are guaranteed against default by the federal government, they usually have low interest rates.

Student subsidized, unsubsidized, and parent loans provided by the government.

federally-funded educational loan programs, including Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS).

The Federal Stafford, PLUS, and Consolidation Loan Programs that are funded by private lenders, guaranteed by guarantors, and reinsured by the federal government.

Education loans provided by private lenders and guaranteed by the federal government. Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans and Parent PLUS and Graduate PLUS loans are included in this program.

A federal program in which lenders and guaranty agencies offer four types of student loans: subsidized Federal Stafford Loans, unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), and Federal Consolidation Loans.

Includes the Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) and the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). The funds for these loans are provided by private lenders such as banks, credit unions and savings & loan associations. These loans are guaranteed against default by the federal government.

A loan program authorized by the federal government in the Higher Education Act. This program includes Federal Stafford, PLUS and Consolidation Loans. These loans are funded by banks, guaranteed by guaranty agencies and ultimately insured by the federal government.

Loan program authorized by the Higher Education Act of 1965, including the Stafford, PLUS, SLS and Consolidation Loans. These loans are guaranteed against default by the federal government.

Loan programs authorized by Title IV, part B of the Higher Education Act of 1965, including the Federal Stafford, PLUS, SLS and Consolidation loan programs.

Includes the Federal Stafford Loan (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) and the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). Private lenders, such as banks, credit unions and savings & loan associations provide the funds for these loans. These loans are guaranteed against default by the federal government.

Consists of the Federal Stafford, PLUS and Consolidation loans; these loans are made by commercial lenders.

Education loans provided by private lenders and guaranteed by the federal government that must be repaid. Subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans and PLUS loans are included.

The FFEL program is authorized by the federal government in the Higher Education Act of 1965. The loans in this program are funded by lenders, and guaranteed by guaranty agencies; but they're ultimately insured by the federal government.

The Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) is a United States Department of Education program that provides for private organizations to market, originate, and service federally guaranteed loans, such as Stafford and PLUS loans to students and their parents. FFELP is a complement to the Federal Direct Student Loan Program, colloquially known as "Direct".