How Can I Get Rid of Student Loans Without Paying?
There’s no simple way to get rid of student loans without paying, but there are forgiveness options if you can qualify.
What Are FFELP Student Loans?
Government-backed FFELP student loans were discontinued in July 2010, but millions of borrowers are still repaying them.
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Is Sallie Mae a Federal or Private Loan?
Sallie Mae provides private student loans. Federal loans formerly managed by Sallie Mae were moved to other servicers.
What Actually Happens if You Don’t Pay Your Student Loans?
When you don't pay student loans, you eventually default, which damages your credit and can even lead to wage garnishment.
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Do You Have to Pay Student Loans in Graduate School?
Student loans usually aren’t due during graduate school, but paying them can decrease the amount you owe.
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What Is Cost of Attendance and How Do Colleges Use It?
Cost of attendance is determined by your college and affects financial aid and student loan maximums.
How to Make FAFSA Corrections and Updates
You can update the FAFSA after it is processed to correct a mistake or add or delete schools that receive your information.
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College-Bound Students Could Face $37,200 in Loans. Here’s How to Ease the Load
It's unclear what campuses will look like this fall, but students will still depend on loans to pay for college.
Unemployment Deferments for Student Loans: Key Info and Upcoming Changes
To receive unemployment deferment of student loans, you must be receiving unemployment benefits or looking for a job. The program is ending for new borrowers in 2027.
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Can You Make Interest-Only Payments on Student Loans?
Making interest-only payments on student loans can decrease the amount you repay overall.
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What Happens to Student Loans When You Marry — or Divorce
Marrying someone with student debt could impact the couple’s future financial plans. However, any student debt borrowed before you got married will remain yours after a divorce.
Parent PLUS Loan Deferment: Do You Have to Pay Right Away?
You can defer parent PLUS loans while your child is in school at least half-time and up to six months after.
Can I Co-Sign a Student Loan With Bad Credit?
With bad credit you won’t be able to co-sign a student loan, but there are other options.
Will You Face a ‘Student Loan Forgiveness Tax Bomb’?
Your student loan forgiveness may be taxable after 2025. Use the extra time on an income-driven repayment plan to save for a potential tax bomb.
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American Education Services Customer Service: What It Can Do and How to Contact
American Education Services manages FFELP loans for the federal government.
How to Pay for Vet School
Most students pay for vet school with student loans, but take steps to minimize how much you borrow.
How Much Is Vet School?
Students pay less at in-state vet schools, but still spend more than $200,000 for a D.V.M. on average.
7 Ways to Pay for College If Your Financial Aid Isn’t Enough
If your financial aid package isn't enough to cover costs, you can consider scholarships and grants or parent PLUS loans.
How to Consolidate Your Student Loans
You can consolidate multiple federal student loans into a single, new federal loan on studentaid.gov. To consolidate (or refinance) private student loans, go directly to a private lender.
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