Looking for the smartest, easiest way to repay your student loans? Are you considering student loan consolidation? Depending on the type of federal loan you have, you have different options for repayment. To find out what's best for you, or to learn more about your college loan and your repayment options, see below.
Repaying Your Student Loan—Basics
For general information about your options for repaying your school loans.![Go to National Student Loan Repayment Options](images/nav/button_go_OFF1.gif)
Need Help With Contacting Your Student Loan Lender?
Not sure of your student loan lender or how to contact them? This site—National Student Loan Data System—allows you to access information about your college loan, your loan status and disbursements.![Go to Direct Loan Information](images/nav/button_go_OFF1.gif)
Direct Loan
If you have a Direct Loan, you can manage your account online—make payments online, view correspondence, change repayment plans and much more.![Go to Direct Loan Payments](images/nav/button_go_OFF1.gif)
Student Loan Consolidation Options
Interested in consolidating your student loans? The Student Loan Consolidation site details how the process works and what your options are for consolidation.![Go to Direct Loan Consolidation](images/nav/button_go_OFF1.gif)
Need Help With Your Defaulted Loan?
If you have a school loan in default, there are alternatives available to help with repayment. Find out the options available for your financial situation.![Go to Direct Loan in Default](images/nav/button_go_OFF1.gif)
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This brochure explains the differences between federal and private education loans.
For copies of this brochure, visit www.edpubs.org or call 1-877-4ED-PUBS.