RSS Feeds Share this site with del.icio.us Share this site with google Add this site to Yahoo Bookmarks Click here to add us to your favorites

Stafford loan  

Definition

A need-based government loan made to students rather than their parents. The size of the Stafford loan is determined from the expected family contribution. Repayment is not required until after graduation. Unsubsidized Stafford loans accrue interest before graduation, but subsidized Stafford loans do not.



print this definition
cite this definition
link to this page




Related Research Articles from the InvestorGuide.com University

Credit Cards
Learn how credit cards, despite the convenient and useful way to pay for products and services, also encourages excessive spending that lead to debt accumulation and high interest rates on the money owed. Understand why the use of credit cards is recommended only for those who intend to pay off the balance each month, and consider the types of credit cards carefully.

Credit Reports
Explains the concept of a credit report, and describes information found on a credit report, including identifying information, credit information, public record information, and inquiries.

Credit Card Debt
Many people find themselves wasting money each and every month on high credit card interest rates. This article tells you how to avoid getting into credit card debt, and if you do, the best way to escape it.






Browse by Letter: # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Add this Glossary to your Site | Bookmark InvestorWords.com | RSS Feeds
Home | Terms by Subject | Keyword Advertising | About Us | Contact Us
Work for InvestorWords.com
BusinessDictionary.com | InvestorGuide.com | WebFinanceInc.com
Disclaimer and Copyright©

Copyright©1997-2008 by WebFinance, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.