Student loans basics

Can I make additional payments on my student loan?

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

Do student loans affect my credit score?

Do student loans affect my taxes?

How do I apply for student loans?

How do I determine who to pay and when to pay my private student loans?

How do I find out information about my student loans?

How do I know who to pay and when to pay my federal student loans?

How does interest accrue while I am in school?

How is my student loan payment applied to my account?

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

How much should I borrow in student loans?

I am having a problem with my college/university. Where can I file a complaint?

If I co-sign for my grandchild's student loan, can the lender garnish my Social Security check if my grandchild can't or won't repay the loan?

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

If I co-signed for a student loan and it has gone into default, what happens?

If I have a Perkins loan and I am interested in Public Service Loan Forgiveness, what do I need to know?

Is Public Service Loan Forgiveness the best option for teachers?

Is forbearance or deferment available for private student loans?

Public Service Loan Forgiveness requires ten years of monthly payments to qualify for loan forgiveness. Do I get any benefit if I fall short?

Should I choose federal student loans or private student loans?

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

Should I consolidate my private student loans?

Should I consolidate or refinance my student loans?

Should I refinance my private student loan into one with a lower rate?