Answer:
C. An extensive credit check for borrowers
Explanation:
Direct Stafford loans are loans for students and the loans have the backing of the US government as the government give the lender a guarantee of repayment in case of defaults by student borrowers.
Another name for the Stafford loans is William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans and it has the following advantages:
1. The interest rates are low
2. The low interest rates are fixed throughout the loan life span.
3. A student can choose to defer the loan repayment still after graduating or leave school.
4. Credit history is not considered before the loans are given.
5. Loan repayment is flexible based on income level.
6. Loan forgiveness is possible based on the level of income.
7. There is a six-month period of grace beginning from the day of graduation or leaving school
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Therefore, out of the benefits of Direct Stafford Loans listed above, only option C (An extensive credit check for borrowers) is not there.
