
What is a federal Direct Loan?
The type of loan you choose depends on your financial need and academic level.
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Jul 01, 2025
Jennifer Calonia is an L.A.-based writer and editor. Over the past decade, she's covered topics like debt, saving money, credit cards, and lifestyle. You can find her work featured on publications like Business Insider, Forbes, HuffPost, U.S. News and World Report and more.
The type of loan you choose depends on your financial need and academic level.
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