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The Stafford loan program offers subsidized low interest student loans to qualifying applicants. The interest rates for the 2011 â 2012 school year are currently as low as 3.4%. The Stafford program also offers unsubsidized loans depending on the students needs. These unsubsidized loans are currently offering fixed interest rates of 6.8%.
If you want to get a lower interest rate, you need to first figure out what your current rates are. Interest rates on federal student loans can range from just under 4% to over 7%, depending on the type of loan. Private student loan rates can be even higher, averaging around 9% to 12%. When you refinance your loans, you replace existing student loans with a new one. This gives you a chance to shop for a lower interest rate. The higher your current interest rate, the more youâll benefit from refinancing to a lower rate.