Stafford Loan Limits
Note: If you've met the limit for Stafford loans and you're still in need of additional funds, consider a Parent PLUS loan, Graduate PLUS loan or an Alternative Student Loan from UW Credit Union.
Annual Limits
|
Subsidized |
Total
(subsidized + unsubsidized) |
| Dependent* Undergraduates |
| First Year |
$3,500 |
$5,500 |
| Second Year |
$4,500 |
$6,500 |
| Third Year & Beyond |
$5,500 |
$7,500 |
Independent* Undergraduates
(and dependents whose parents are unable to borrow a PLUS loan) |
| First Year |
$3,500 |
$9,500 |
| Second Year |
$4,500 |
$10,500 |
| Third Year |
$5,500 |
$12,500 |
| Fourth Year |
$5,500 |
$12,500 |
| Fifth Year |
$5,500 |
$12,500 |
| Graduate & Professional Students |
|
$8,500 |
$20,500 |
Aggregate Limits
|
Subsidized |
Total
(subsidized + unsubsidized) |
| Dependent* Undergraduates |
$23,000 |
$31,000 |
Independent* Undergraduates
(and dependents whose parents are unable to borrow a PLUS loan) |
$23,000 |
$57,500 |
| Graduate & Professional Students |
$65,500 |
$138,500 |
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