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.
The Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan is a fixed-rate loan for undergraduate students. If students do not qualify for a Federal Subsidized Direct Loan, a Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan at 3.76% can be issued for the full amount of eligibility or in combination with the Federal Subsidized Direct Loan.