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Maximum Federal Direct Student Loan Limits
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New loan limits effective July 1, 2008
President Bush recently signed legislation increasing the unsubsidized loan limits for undergraduate students by $2,000. The loan limits are as follows:
Maximum Federal Direct Student Loan Limits
Undergraduate Dependent(answered “no” to questions in Step 3 on FAFSA) |
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Annual: |
Sub |
Total Sub/Unsub |
| Freshman (0-25 credits) | $ 3,500 | $5,500 |
| Sophomore (26-55 credits) | $ 4,500 | $6,500 |
| Junior (56-87 credits) | $ 5,500 | $7,500 |
| Senior (88+ credit hours) | $ 5,500 | $7,500 |
| Second Bachelor Degree | $ 5,500 | $7,500 |
Aggregate: |
$23,000 |
$31,000 |
Undergraduate Independent(answered “yes” to any question in Step 3 on FAFSA) |
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Annual: |
Sub |
Total Sub/Unsub |
| Freshman (0-25 credits) | $ 3,500 | $ 9,500 |
| Sophomore (26-55 credits) | $ 4,500 | $10,500 |
| Junior (56-87 credits) | $ 5,500 | $12,500 |
| Senior (88+ credit hours) | $ 5,500 | $12,500 |
| Second Bachelor Degree | $ 5,500 | $12,500 |
Aggregate: |
$23,000 |
$57,500 |
Graduate Students(Masters, Doctoral or Specialist degree granting program) |
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Sub |
Total Sub/Unsub |
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| Annual: |
$ 8,500 |
$20,500 |
Aggregate: |
$65,500 |
$138,500 |
Professional Certification(State Permanent Teacher Certification) |
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Sub |
Total Sub/Unsub |
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Annual: |
$ 5,500 |
$12,500 |
Aggregate: |
$23,000 |
$46,000 |
*Assuming 'independent' based on factors other than being a graduate student. |
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