Number: RS22568 Title: Stafford Loan Interest Rate Reduction: Background and Issues Authors: David P. Smole, Domestic Social Policy Division Abstract: This report provides a brief overview of selected terms and conditions of Stafford Loans, characteristics of borrowers, and a description of how reduced rates proposed under H.R. 2669 would compare with terms and conditions under current law. Pages: 6 Date: July 20, 2007