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Qualifications, Repayment and Tax Implications

Credit Rating Most students don’t have their own income, debt or credit rating. The lion’s share of applicable credit ratings will be based on parental financial capabilities. Over time, students can acquire a credit card; they must ensure that they promptly make payments to establish a high credit rating that will assist them with getting more lucrative student loans in the future. Qualifications...

What if I have problems repaying my loans?

If a borrower is having problems repaying a loan, he should contact the company servicing the loan or the school he attended. There are many reasons for being unable to make monthly payments, including unemployment. Some students haven’t developed debt management skills or assumed they would get a great, high-paying job after graduation. Some loans may be forgiven due to economic hardship. Other loans could be...

What is Loan Consolidation?

Consolidation (aka refinancing) is a great strategy for students who have several loans with different interest rates, grace periods and repayment schedules. It allows the borrower to combine the loans into one payment with one interest rate made to one lender. The monthly payment is reduced. Usually, the length of the term for repayment will be extended up to 20 years. Most types of loans – government, private and...