Posts Tagged ‘Subsidized’

When Does Interest Start On My Direct Subsidized Loan?

February 21st, 2010

I have a direct subsidized loan for $1718 first semester and $1717 second semester. I need some of this money for gas to get to and from school. I want to take the whole thing and just put it into a separate bank account and just use what i need for gas. The problem is i don’t know if the interest starts six months after i take the loan or six months after i graduate. I dint want tons of interest to pay! So basically i just need to know is if i take the money will it accumulate interest while im still in school?

What Are The Disadvantages Of Buying A Home With A Subsidized Loan?

January 30th, 2010

I am interested in buying a home and there is a program that offers 7500 toward closing costs and down payment for homes in specific subdivisions by specific builders. The loan is forgiveable if I stay in the house for ten years . My credit score is 650. I read somewhere that I might have to recapture tax for some of the benefits of the downpayment assistance. What does that mean and what are the other disadvantages?

How Do I Report A Subsidized Student Loan I Received In My Taxes?

October 17th, 2009

I received a lsubsidized CHASE student loan to the effect of $23955 in 2007 that has accrued interest of $635.29. How do I report this on my taxes? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

What Is The Difference Between A Federal Perkins Loan And A Subsidized Direct Loan?

July 18th, 2009

So I recieved my Financial aid reward for college and was offered a perkins loan and a subsidized direct loan. My question is what is the difference and If I were to choose only one which one would be better. both are of the same amount.

How Does Subsidized Student Loan Interest Work?

July 14th, 2009

I will be taking out a subsidized loan for the first time, and had a question about the interest. If I take out $2,000 at 5% interest and it is deferred until after graduation, is the interest applied right away or does it start accumulating after graduation? And if I pay off the loan before graduating, do I pay any interest?