unsubsidized

[uhn-suhb-si-dahyzd]

adjective

1. not funded or assisted by a subsidy.

Example Sentences

The federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan is one example; we have seen instances where it’s listed as:

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The difference between subsidized and unsubsidized loans can translate into thousands of dollars in interest costs.

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By contrast, a Direct Unsubsidized Loan is available to undergraduates as well as graduate and professional students regardless of financial need.

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However, interest on unsubsidized loans begins accruing as soon as the funds are disbursed, and the borrower is responsible for paying that interest over the life of the loan.

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For many freshmen, the annual federal loan limit is $5,500, which often comes as a combination of both subsidized and unsubsidized funds.

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