(a) In a school year, the commission may make a loan not to exceed

1. (1) $8,500 to a full-time undergraduate student or $5,000 to a half-time undergraduate student attending a college or university if the full- or half-time student is otherwise eligible under AS 14.43.125;
2. (2) $9,500 to a full-time graduate student or $4,500 to a half-time graduate student attending a college or university if the full- or half-time graduate student is otherwise eligible under AS 14.43.125;
3. (3) $5,500 to a full-time student or $2,000 to a half-time student if the full- or half-time student is attending a career education program that is at least six weeks in length and is otherwise eligible under AS 14.43.125.