Interest is capitalized when unpaid accrued interest is added to the principal of a loan. This increases the total debt outstanding. Borrowers are responsible for the interest that accumulates on a student loan during the six-month non-repayment period. The accumulated interest can be repaid immediately, or added to the principal of the student loa [..]

The addition of unpaid interest to the principal balance of a loan. When the interest is not paid as it accrues during periods of in-school status, the grace period, deferment, or forbearance, your lender may capitalize the interest. This increases the outstanding principal amount due on the loan and may cause your monthly payment amount to increas [..]

Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans and Direct PLUS Loans start to accrue interest from the day the loan disburses to a student account.  Students have the option to pay the interest that is accruing [..]

The addition of unpaid interest to the principal balance of a loan. When the interest is not paid as it accrues during periods of in-school status, the grace period, deferment, or forbearance, your le [..]