A: Currency is printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and coins are produced by the U.S. Mint. Each year, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors determines the number of new Federal Reserve notes that are needed and submits a print order to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
In a direct subsidized loan, the federal government pays the interest while the student is in college or while the loan is in deferment. This type is very different than unsubsidized loans, where interest begins to accrue as soon as the loan is taken out.
Federal Direct Loans: Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized. Federal Direct Loans are now the most popular type of student loan in America today. They offer many benefits to students and borrowers, including multiple repayment plans, low interest rates, loan consolidation if necessary and ease of qualification. They come in two basic forms: subsidized and unsubsidized.