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STAFFORD LOAN AMOUNTS

Dependent Students 

  Current Limit
(Subsidized + Unsubsidized)
Additional Unsubsidized
(Beginning July 1)
New Limit
(Subsidized + Unsubsidized)
1st year $3,500 $2,000 $5,500
2nd year $4,500 $2,000 $6,500
3rd year and beyond $5,500 $2,000 $7,500

As a result of these annual increases, the aggregate limit rises from $23,000 to $31,000.

Undergraduate, Independent Students (or Dependent Students with Parents Unable to Borrow PLUS Loans)

  Current Limit
(Subsidized + Unsubsidized)
Additional Unsubsidized
(Beginning July 1)
New Limit
(Subsidized + Unsubsidized)
1st year $7,500 $2,000 $9,500
2nd year $8,500 $2,000 $10,500
3rd year and beyond $10,500 $2,000 $12,500

As a result of these annual increases, the aggregate limit rises from $46,000 to $57,500.