The following table provides interest rates for federal students loans.
There is currently a temporary 0% interest rate on loans.
On November 22, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) extended COVID-19 emergency relief for student loans again. We will update this page once we are made aware of when payments will commence. The following items are effected:
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a suspension of loan payments
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a 0% interest rate
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stopped collections on defaulted loans
Loan Interest Rates by Disbursement Dates
| Loan Type | First Disbursed on or after July 1, 2022 and before Jul 1, 2023 | First Disbursed on or after July 1, 2023 and before Jul 1, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Subsidized Loans (Undergraduate) | 4.99% | 5.50% |
| Direct Unsubsidized Loans (Undergraduate) | 4.99% | 5.50% |
| Direct Unsubsidized Loans (Graduate or Professional) | 6.54% | 7.05% |
| Direct PLUS Loans (Parents and Graduate or Professional) | 7.54% | 8.05% |
Interest rates shown in the chart above are fixed rates for the life of the loan.
View information here on the studentaid.gov site including how interest is calculated and what fees are associated with your federal student loan including rates on federal student loans first disbursed before July 1 2023.
Further information Student Aid on the Web