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What are the loan limits for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans?

There are limits on how much you can borrow in federal student loans, based on your dependency status and degree level.

Student TypeTotal Loan LimitSubsidized Limit
Dependent Undergraduate Students$31,000$23,000
Independent Undergraduate Students (or if parent PLUS denied)$57,500$23,000
Graduate or Professional Students$138,500$65,000 (includes undergraduate loans)

Additional information can be found on the Federal Student Loans webpage.

 

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