How much can I borrow with a Stafford loan?
The annual loan limits vary based on program. Below are the standard guidelines as of the ‘08/’09
academic year:
Undergraduate Student Stafford Loan Limits – dependent students:
1st year – $5,500
2nd year – $6,500
3rd year – $7,500
4th year - $7,500
Undergraduate Student Stafford Loan Limits – independent students:
1st year – $9,500
2nd year – $10,500
3rd year – $12,500
4th year - $12,500
Graduate Student Stafford Loan Limits:
Health Professional Students (e.g. Medical/Dental/Veterinary Students):
$8,500 Subsidized Stafford
$32,000 Unsubsidized Stafford
Law/MBA/Other Graduate Students:
$8,500 Subsidized Stafford
$12,000 Unsubsidized Stafford