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7 FAQs About Income-Driven Repayment Plans
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7 FAQs About Income-Driven Repayment Plans

If your student loan payments are too high compared to your income, you might be able to switch to a different repayment plan. Applying is free.

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3 Ways to Qualify for Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge
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3 Ways to Qualify for Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Discharge

If you get a total and permanent disability (TPD) discharge, you don’t have to repay your federal student loan(s) or complete your TEACH Grant service obligation. As of May 2023, around 492,000 borrowers have gotten loan forgiveness through TPD discharge. Check out these three ways to qualify.

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Student Loan Forgiveness (and Other Ways the Government Can Help You Repay Your Loans)
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Student Loan Forgiveness (and Other Ways the Government Can Help You Repay Your Loans)

Learn about the eligibility requirements for federal student loan forgiveness and repayment programs.

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6 Things You Should Know About the SAVE Plan
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6 Things You Should Know About the SAVE Plan

Explore six things to know about the newest income-driven repayment (IDR) plan—the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan.

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5 Things to Know Before Consolidating Federal Student Loans
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5 Things to Know Before Consolidating Federal Student Loans

Consolidation combines your federal student loans into one loan with one monthly payment, but it has both pros and cons. Find out what you need to know before you consolidate.

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6 Ways to Prepare for Student Loan Payments
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6 Ways to Prepare for Student Loan Payments

Learn ways to prepare for your upcoming student loan payments, whether you’re starting payments for the first time or coming back to repayment after a temporary payment pause. 1 Get info about your payment. Make sure your contact information is up to date in your profile on your loan servicer’s…

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