; or (ii) the applicable rate of interest, as determined on the preceding June 1 in accordance with subparagraph (A) , for Federal Direct Stafford Loans disbursed during the 12-month period (beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30) during which the application for consolidation is received. (C) Consultation The Secretary shall determine the applicable rate of interest under subparagraph (A) after consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and shall publish such rate in the Federal Register as soon as practicable after the date of determination. (D) Rate The applicable rate of interest determined under this paragraph for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, or a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan shall be fixed for the period of the loan. .