Stafford Loan Limits
Undergraduate students can borrow money for college from Stafford student loans along the following guidelines:
| Academic Level | Dependent | Independent |
| First Year | $2,625 | $6,625 (up to $2,625 subsidized) |
| Second Year | $3,500 | $7,500 (up to $3,500 subsidized) |
| Third Year & Beyond | $5,500 | $10,500 (up to $5,500 subsidized) |
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