What type of loan requires that you pay the interest accumulated during college?

A loan that requires you to pay the interest accumulated during college is typically an unsubsidized federal student loan or a private student loan. Unlike subsidized loans, where the government covers the interest while you are in school, unsubsidized loans start accruing interest immediately upon disbursement. This means you are responsible for paying the interest even while you are still studying. If you do not pay the interest while in school, it will be added to your principal balance, increasing the total amount you owe upon graduation.