Federal Direct
Federal Direct loans are low-interest loans that are made to the student. The loan must be used to pay for direct (tuition and fees, books and supplies) and indirect (housing, food, transportation and personal expenses) educational related expenses. Direct Subsidized loans are based on need while Direct Unsubsidized loans are not. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates, withdraws from school, or falls below half-time enrollment status.