Which type of federal student loan accrues interest while the student is enrolled at least half-time, during deferment, or during the grace period?

A Federal Pell Grant

B Direct Subsidized Loan

C Direct Unsubsidized Loan

D Federal Work-Study

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Direct Unsubsidized Loans accrue interest from the time they are disbursed, including while the student is in school. The borrower is responsible for paying all accrued interest.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which type of federal student loan accrues interest while the student is enrolled at least half-time, during deferment, or during the grace period?" is Option C: Direct Unsubsidized Loan.

The other options — A) Federal Pell Grant, B) Direct Subsidized Loan, D) Federal Work-Study — are incorrect for this College Advising question. As explained above: Direct Unsubsidized Loans accrue interest from the time they are disbursed, including while the student is in school. The borrower is responsible for paying all accrued interest.

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Which type of federal student loan accrues interest while the student is enrolled at least half-time, during deferment, or during the grace period?

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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