Subsidized Stafford Loans are awarded to students on the basis of financial need. The borrower pays no interest while in school and during other authorized periods. Stafford Loans are variable interest loans and are generally repaid over a period of no more than 10 years. Managing Agency Department of Education Program Contact Information & Web Resources To determine whether you are eligible to receive assistance through this program, you must first complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will calculate your effective family contribution. Schools use this information to determine your actual financial aid package.

You may complete the FAFSA online, through this website: http://www.fafsa.gov/

Additional useful information may be obtained from the U.S. Department of Education, at: http://www.ed.gov/topics/topicsTier2.jsp?&top=Financial+Aid&subtop=Finding+%26+applying

If you have questions about how to complete the FAFSA, you can call the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) at this toll-free number: 1-800-433-3243

People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call this toll-free TTY number: 1-800-325-0778