PODCAST: Federal Student Loan Servicing: A Podcast Primer

Ben Miller, Senior Director of Postsecondary Education at the Center for American Progress explains the role of Direct Lending servicers, the relationship between servicers and the Department of Education and the assistance servicers provide in helping borrowers manage and pay back their student loans.

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From: Postsecondary National Policy Institute

Related topics : student loan servicing / education loan services / loan direct servicing

How to Get the Best Deals on Student Loans

Federal aid is the way to go when borrowing for a college education.

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From: kiplinger

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Perkins Student Loan Basics

http://www.paymystudentloans.com/perkins-student-loan/

Recently, there has been an upward trend in the number of students who are going to school. While it is a good thing more and more people are given the opportunity to go to college, financial aid such as scholarships and grants are becoming harder to obtain, even though the Department of Education spends billions of dollars every year on financial aid. Federal loans are a good way to finance your education with low interest rates.

What are...

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From: JonStudentLoan

Related topics : interest rates loan / interest student loan / student loan credit check / low rate loans / student college loan

Refinancing Student Loans (February 2016)

In this narrated presentation, learn about refinancing your student loans (including federal and private) with a private lender. You’ll learn how to determine if you’re a candidate for refinancing and if so, some important tips on how to choose a lender. This module is highly recommended for dental school graduates in the Class of 2016, especially those going directly into a practice and who may not be interested in an income-driven repayment plan or forgiveness program like Public Service...

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From: American Dental Education Association

Related topics : student loan forgiveness public service

Student Loan Consolidation/Refinance 101 | Wednesday Webinar November 2016

Want to learn what’s new with Student Loan Consolidation and Refinance? In this webinar, you'll learn the basics of student loan refinance, along with an overview of a new refinance/consolidation program offered by Maine lenders and guaranteed by FAME. Also included is information on the differences between federal and private loan consolidation, responsible borrowing, financial education requirements, and the newly launched TheLoanForME.com website.

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From: FAME Maine

Related topics : private student consolidation loan / federal loan consolidation / loan education consolidation

60,000 Ontario Students Call for Removal of Interest from Student Loans

My Congrats to Ahmad Moussaoui and the Canadian Federation of Students on the Change.org petition, which calls on the government to address the crushing debt burden carried by current students and graduates. My statement today at Queen's Park.

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From: Peggy Sattler

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Can I Declare Bankruptcy On Student Loan Debt?

http://www.lawinfo.com/bankruptcy.html - If you have student loans that are bogging you down bankruptcy may not be able to solve your problems. Student loans, like alimony, child support and back due taxes, are nearly impossible to discharge in bankruptcy. Some exceptions may apply to your case, particularly if your student loan came from a private lender. If you borrowed money from a private lender such as a bank or credit union for your education, rather than the federal government, it can...

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From: lawinfo

Related topics : student loan bankruptcies / student loan debt credit card / federal student loan

An Introduction to Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Welcome to the Center for Consumer Advocacy Channel. This first video is intended to give you an introduction to Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the income driven plans for federal student loans. See our other videos for more detailed information. Contact us at consumeradvocacy@asa.org for questions

All resources posted here are copyrighted property of American Student Assistance.

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From: Center for Consumer Advocacy

Related topics : student loan forgiveness public service

Strength in Numbers: The Canadian Federation of Students

With national student debt reaching more than $13,000,000,000 students have united across Canada to improve the quality and access to higher education in Canada through the Canadian Federation of Students. In 2009, students accessed the first ever national system of grants which was a victory of the CFS Grants not Loans campaign.

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From: CFSFCEE

Related topics : loan national student

Federal vs. Private Student Loans in a Nutshell

When it comes to financing your education, it's important to the know the difference between federal and private loans. This video covers the basics of both loan types, helping you choose the best financial aid package for you.

Generous support for this video was provided by the U.S. Department of Education, the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) and Utah Education Network (UEN).

Learn more at borrowwisely.org

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From: PlanetNutshell

Related topics : student private loan