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How does the federal funds rate influence student loans?

Updated: 9/15/2023
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In the US, the interest rate on Federally Guaranteed student loans is variable. The rate changes on July 1 of each year. The interest rate is calculated with a formula and uses the 91-day T-Bill rate on the last auction date of May.

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