Understand the types, eligibility and repayment plans for federal student loans ...

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Millions of borrowers on the Saving on a Valuable Education will need to choose a new repayment plan. They will have several ...

Loans are money you borrow that must be repaid with interest. Along with scholarships, grants, and work study, they are a vital form of financial assistance that can offset your cost of attendance.