Today, education is one of the primary criterions to build up a promising career of a student. But everyone does not equally enjoy this advantage due to the difference in economic status. There are several students who desperately seek financial aid. Such students are usually funded by financial institutions, charitable institutions, scholarships etc. The term ‘student loan’ explicitly means the financial assistance that is provided to a student and it is repayable after a certain period. Grants usually provided to those students seeking admissions for higher or professional education, which requires a lump sum investment. Student’s loans bear the least percentage of interest compared to the other form of loans.

In the United States the two main categories of student loans are a) federal loans, and b) private loans. The federal loans may be directly provided to the students or handed to the parents. It is

authorized by the government under the Title IV of the higher education act. The federal loans in the United States are known by the name Stafford loans or Direct loans. When they are directly paid to the students they are repayable after their course of graduation but the amount offered to them is limited. When the parents receive the loan, a higher amount is given but the payment should be made immediately in installments.

Private student loans are paid either to the parents or students. The amount that is paid is higher and the payment is made only after graduation.

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