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Make sure to choose the right type of student loan for your needs.
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Paying for college is a challenge for many students, but student loans can help.
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Here’s how to be prepared when it comes time to fill out your FAFSA form.

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Interest rates, fees and down payment are just a few costs to prepare for.
The FAFSA update is slated to add an additional $1.8 billion in need-based student aid, but colleges and universities won’t receive the new information until March, according to the DOE.
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SoFi and LendingClub are both popular online personal loan lenders, but they each have advantages and disadvantages.
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Consider what you stand to gain and lose by consolidating your federal loans.
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Your paycheck could be at risk if you stop paying your student loans.
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You will have to prove that you are facing “undue hardship” to qualify.
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