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 By Robi Reza Prayudha

At this moment there are a part of students can get the same change in education. Generally their reason is caused by money. Student loans are founded to fill their need about money. Student loans are financial aids which is given especially for the purpose of education. Student loans are different with other because they offer a low of interest rate and repayment periods that can be suitable with the ability of borrower.

There are different types of loans available to the students – Stafford loans, Perkins loans, PLUS loans and private educational loans.

Stafford loans are disbursed by the federal government. To be eligible, the student must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution at least half-time. The student begins repayment after completing graduation. Stafford loans may be subsidized or unsubsidized. In a subsidized loan, the interest is charged only when the student begins repayment; but in an unsubsidized loan, the interest begins from the day the loan is disbursed. Commencing from July 1, 2005, the rate of interest on a Stafford loan is 5.30% for the repayment period and 4.70% for the grace period.

Perkins loans are disbursed by the school rather than the federal government. Again, a student must be enrolled in an accredited education institution at least half-time to be eligible for it. A Perkins loan charges lower interest rates than a Stafford loan, about 5%.

PLUS loans are loans taken by the parents for their children’s educational needs, if the children are dependent. The student must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution at least half-time to be eligible. Parents are responsible for the repayment of PLUS loans. A Perkins loan is a low interest loan, charging rates of interest from 4.17% (it may go up to 6.10%, depending on the period of repayment).

Private loans are given by banks and private moneylenders. They charge a high rate of interest and there is less flexibility in their repayment methods. The rates of interest differ from one lender to another.

Students can take different types of loans for their education at the same time. Several loans can be consolidated into a single loan with a single repayment plan to avoid confusion. These consolidated loans also help in reduction of interest rates.

More than 50% America’s students have been using this facility. Generally they borrow the money by the federal government, banks, private money lenders or the school itself. As the conclusion, Student loans are very favorable and it is advised for student who need much money for their education.