A student qualifies for both a Federal Direct Subsidized Loan and a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. During the in-school deferment period, which statement accurately describes the interest accrual on these loans?

The correct answer to the question "A student qualifies for both a Federal Direct Subsidized Loan and a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. During the in-school deferment period, which statement accurately describes the interest accrual on these loans?" is Option B: Interest accrues only on the unsubsidized loan; the subsidized loan does not accrue interest..

The other options — A) Interest accrues on both loans, but the government pays it on the subsidized loan., C) Interest accrues on the subsidized loan, but not on the unsubsidized loan., D) Neither loan accrues interest until six months after the student graduates. — are incorrect for this College Advising question. As explained above: During in-school deferment, the government pays the interest on Federal Direct Subsidized Loans, meaning no interest accrues for the student. Interest, however, accrues on Federal Direct Unsubsidized…