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Student loans are complicated. We have answers to questions about how to pay off your loans and the repayment programs available to you.

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What student loan option is best for me: federal student loans or private student loans?

How do I apply for student loans?

What are the interest rates on my student loans?

What is a subsidized loan?

Who can I talk to about my options for taking out student loans?

How much should I borrow in student loans?

Do student loans affect my credit score?

What is a student loan servicer?

When and how do I start paying my student loans?

How does interest accrue while I am in school?

What happens to my student loans if I die or become disabled?

Should I consolidate my federal student loans into a federal Direct Consolidation Loan?

How is my student loan payment applied to my account?

Can I make additional payments on my student loan?

Can I pay off my student loan in full at any time?

When do I need to start paying my private student loans?

How do I find out information about my student loans?

If I co-signed for a private student loan, can I be released from the loan?

How long does it take to pay off a student loan?

Do student loans affect my taxes?

Should I consolidate my private student loans?

What is student loan deferment?

What is student loan forbearance?

What is graduated repayment?

What is an Extended Repayment Plan for federal student loans?

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