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Summer Sessions Loan
The Summer Sessions Loan may be available to eligible students enrolled in at least 6 units in Summer Session. Students who meet the eligibility requirements below and who meet all other financial aid eligibility requirements may be eligible for this low-interest subsidized loan.
Health Professions Student Loan
A Health Professions Student Loan (HPSL) is a subsidized low-interest loan limited on the UC Berkeley campus to Optometry students. To be considered for an HPSL, Optometry students need to include parent information on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), regardless of their independent status for all other programs.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
A Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is a non-need based, low-interest loan with flexible repayment options. It is available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Did you know you can borrow less than your total loan offer?
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Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
A Federal Direct Subsidized Loan is a low-interest, need-based loan with flexible repayment options.
We encourage your efforts to borrow as little as possible.