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Repaying Your Loans

Repaying your loans

Learn more about managing your student loans.


How can I keep track of all of my student loans?

Use theÌý It can help you manage all of your student loans. This includes loans from every institution you have attended. You will need your Federal Student Aid PIN (FSA ID) to access your information.


What types of repayment plans are available?

Avoid default easily by utilizing a Forbearance or Deferment (if having temporary problems repaying your loans).


What calculators can I use to manage my loans?
  • Ìýprovides an estimate of the size of your monthly loan payments for three loans at the same time.
  • features budget, monthly repayment and other calculators.

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Can my student loans be forgiven through bankruptcy?

YouÌýmust repay your loan even if you don't graduate, can't find work in your field of study, or are dissatisfied with your educationalÌýprogram.ÌýIn most cases, student loansÌý(includingÌýalternativeÌýloans)Ìýcan not be discharged through bankruptcy.Ìý
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What happens if I don'tÌýrepayÌýmy loan?

Students whoÌýfailÌýtoÌýpayÌýtheirÌýstudent loansÌýonÌýtimeÌýmay face serious, lasting consequences.ÌýThe day after you miss your first scheduled payment your loan becomesÌýdelinquent. You will remainÌýdelinquentÌýuntil you become current on your payments. If you areÌýdelinquentÌýfor 90 days or more, this will be reported to the major credit bureaus, resulting in a negative credit rating.Ìý

If you continue to fail to make monthly payments for 270 days your loan will enter default. Defaulting on a loan will result in:

  • LossÌýofÌýfuture federal student aid (including grants).
  • Losing eligibility for deferment, forbearance, and repayment plans.
  • Tax refunds withheld or wages partially garnished (up to 15%Ìýof what you earn) until the default is resolved.
  • ÌýA negative impact on one's credit rating.Ìý
  • Collection fees

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