If you've been listening to the news you might have heard that there are historically low interest rates. With that good news, it might come as a surprise to you when you look at interest rates for federal student loans. Starting July 1, interest rates for the Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans are going to 6.8% and the Direct Parent Plus Loan is going to … [Read more...] about Private Loan vs. the Parent Plus