Federal Loan Limits

Introduction

Federal Loan Limits 

Question

What are the loan limits for the federal Direct Loan? 

Answer

Loan limits on the federal Direct Loan are determined by your: 

• enrollment level (undergraduate or graduate), 

• class level (freshman, sophomore, etc.),  

• dependency status (dependent or independent), and 

• aggregate (total) amount you have already borrowed. 

Check out the Federal Student Aid website for more information.  

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