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The following charts provide the maximum annual and lifetime loan amount that can be borrowed through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program.
| Dependent Student – Annual Amount | Subsidized + Unsubsidized | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman (0-29 credits) | $3,500Â + $2,000* | $5,500* |
| Sophomore (30-59 credits) | $4,500 + $2,000* | $6,500* |
| Junior/Senior (60+ credits) | $5,500 + $2,000* | $7,500* |
| Â | Â | Â |
| Independent Student – Annual Amount | Subsidized + Unsubsidized | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman (0-29 credits) | $ 3,500 + $ 6000* | $9,500* |
| Sophomore (30-59 credits) | $ 4,500 +Â $6000* | $10,500* |
| Junior/ Senior (60+ credits) | $ 5,500 + $ 7,000* | $12,500* |
| Graduate Student | $ 20,500 Unsubsidized only* | $20,500* |
*Loan limits may be subject to proration
|  Student Status | Subsidized + Unsubsidized Maximum Aggregate Loan Limits (Lifetime Loan Limits) |
|---|---|
| Dependent Undergraduate | $31,000 |
| Independent Undergraduate | $57,500 |
| Graduate Student | $138,500 |
To participate in most aid programs, undergraduate students must enroll for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester and graduate students must enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours per semester in a program leading to a degree. See enrollment classifications:
| Classification | Credits Per Term | |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Undergraduate | Graduate |
| Full-Time | 12+ credit hours | 6+ credit hours |
| ¾ Time | 9-11 credit hours | Not applicable |
| ½ Time | 6-8 credit hours | 3-5 credit hours |
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