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PLUS Loans: What to Do if You’re Denied Based on Adverse Credit History
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PLUS Loans: What to Do if You’re Denied Based on Adverse Credit History

To get a parent or graduate PLUS loan, you can’t have an adverse credit history. If your PLUS loan application is denied based on the credit check results, don’t lose hope—you still have options. Find out how to get the money you need for school.

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4 Beginner Tips for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Success
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4 Beginner Tips for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Success

Are you unsure about applying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)? Over $34 billion of federal student loan debt has been forgiven under PSLF and Temporary Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness (as of March 2023). Join the PSLF success stories with these four tips.

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3 Ways to Spot Student Loan Scams
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3 Ways to Spot Student Loan Scams

Don’t fall victim to a scam: the U.S. Department of Education offers some legitimate student loan forgiveness programs and ways to lower your student loan payments—all free to apply for through your official loan servicer.

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Tackling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Form: Employer Tips
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Tackling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Form: Employer Tips

Learn what to do if an employee asks you to certify their employment and digitally sign their Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form.

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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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9 Things First-time College Students Need to Know
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9 Things First-time College Students Need to Know

Prepare yourself for college or career school with this helpful info about financial aid, budgeting, time management, and more.

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The Versatile Student Loan Calculator: Loan Simulator
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The Versatile Student Loan Calculator: Loan Simulator

Use the student loan calculator from the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid called Loan Simulator to find out how much you should borrow and which repayment plan is right for you.

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