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What is the difference between a subsidized and unsubsidized loans?(1 point)
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A subsidized loan has a special interest rate from the US Department of Labor.
A subsidized loan has a special interest rate from the US Department of Labor.

An unsubsidized loan is available from the federal government and a subsidized loan is a private loan.
An unsubsidized loan is available from the federal government and a subsidized loan is a private loan.

An unsubsidized loan is another description of a private loan.
An unsubsidized loan is another description of a private loan.

An unsubsidized loan starts incurring interest from the moment it is paid out vs a subsidized loan where the federal government pays the interest until 6 months after graduation.

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Correct answer:
An unsubsidized loan starts accruing interest from the moment it is disbursed, whereas with a subsidized loan the federal government pays the interest while you’re in school (at least half‑time) and during the standard 6‑month grace period after you graduate.

(Short note: subsidized/unsubsidized federal student loans are through the U.S. Department of Education, not the Department of Labor. Unpaid interest on unsubsidized loans may capitalize.)