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By JACK PALMER

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College students seeking federal loans for their education received a welcome boost this week with the reduction of interest rates.

Effective July 1, the rate for new subsidized Stafford loans for undergraduate students dropped from 6 percent to 5.6 percent.

"This is a fixed rate for the life of the loan," said Amy Francis, director of financial aid at Defiance College. "There were many years when federal loans were variable rates. Being fixed is a big benefit for student borrowers."

Subsidized Stafford loans are based on need, but many students qualify. Those who do not fully qualify may still receive a financial ai... Read Story


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