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Federal Student Loans Learn the Basics and Manage Your Debt

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Your Federal Student Loans: Learn the Basics and Manage Your Debt
This booklet covers what you should consider when you're planning on borrowing money to pay for your education; such as, what types of federal student loans are available, how much to borrow, tips on repaying your loan successfully, the difference between private and federal student loans, the consequences of default, and other helpful hints on how to manage your debt.

If you have any questions, or require additional information on repaying your student loans, you may contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center.

Federal Federal Student Aid Information Center
1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
This is a toll-free number.

 

Last updated/reviewed February 26, 2009


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