Which of the following is a benefit of subsidized (Stafford) loans?

With a subsidized Stafford loan, the U.S. Department of Education pays the interest while an eligible student is enrolled in school at least half-time and during qualifying deferment periods. This means interest does not accrue on the student’s loan during those periods. Choice A describes unsubsidized loans, where interest accrues while the student is in school.

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