Learn seven things you should do to prepare to pay for school after you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form.
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Teachers with federal student debt have some loan forgiveness program options: Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Teacher Loan Forgiveness, Perkins Loan cancellation for teachers, and state-sponsored student loan forgiveness programs. Know which ones you may be eligible for and learn tips for weighing the options.
Explore and compare federal student loan repayment plan options with our Repayment Calculator to find the plan that’s best for you and your financial goals.
Learn how getting married affects your federal student loan payments on an income-driven repayment plan or a fixed payment repayment plan, and explore your repayment options.
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.
So you’ve submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and applied to schools. How do you know what to do when you start to receive your financial aid offers? Here’s what you need to know about aid offers and what steps to take next.