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Having trouble making payments? Student loan deferment may be worth pursuing.
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Get the latest updates on student loan forgiveness, including changes under the Trump administrations.
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Improving college completion could reduce default rates, Mark Kantrowitz argues.
Know your rights when it comes to your defaulted student loans.
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Before you apply for federal student loans, make sure you understand your options.
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Now is a great time to assess whether you could be paying less.
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