FFEL and Direct Stafford Loans

FFEL Stafford Loans can be issued to undergraduates and graduates. The student must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for this loan. The loan amount depends on the student’s grade level in school and dependency status and is not based on financial need. The lender for the FFEL loan is a private lender such as a bank or credit union. The lender for the Direct loan is the U.S. Department of Education.