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When does the initial six-month grace period typically begin for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized or unsubsidized) after a student leaves school?

A Immediately upon graduation
B After the last day of enrollment for the semester
C Once the student drops below half-time enrollment
D After the first loan payment is officially due

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The grace period for federal student loans typically begins the day after a student graduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time enrollment status.

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