What's Being Said About Federal Student Loans

student loans, federal to cover private?
I have returned to school persuing an engineering degree. I took out a private student loan to cover housing four years ago and deferment is over. Since I am in school and federal student ... more

Do all eligible federal student loans have to be included when you consolidate?
I consolidated my undergraduate federal student loans a while back fixed @ 3.25%. I now have two seperate graduate student loans (also federal) that I would like to consolidate at a fixed ... more

Do Federal student loans cover room/board? If not, what are some loans that do cover this?
Yeah, I got a Federal Direct Subsidized loan this year, but I'm only going to a regional campus. If I got the same next year, does it or any other student loan or federal grant I get pay fo ... more

consolidating Private & Federal Student loans?
is there a way to consolidate private and federal student loans?...if so can someone suggest a company? ... more

How many kinds of federal student loans are there?
How many kinds of federal student loans are there besides Perkins, Stafford and PLUS Loans? When do you apply for the loans? ... more

Are federal student loans and state student loans the same thing?
Just wondering if they are the same or if federal loans are funded through the state and state are funded through the state? I meant if federal are funded through the government..... sorry : ... more

Do I have to pay off federal student loans from the U.S. before I can become a New Zealand
I want to be a citizen of New Zealand after I get my Masters degree. I'm currently working on my Bachelors and in the fall will be receiving federal student loans. I'm wondering if I have to ... more

Federal student loans?
Is there a site to check and see exactly how much you owe for your federal loans?? ... more

Is it possible to receive federal aid to pay off my federal student loans?
Doesn't have to be federal, perhaps other organization offer such services. Or other programs designs to help pay off student loan debt. ... more

Is it possible to consolidate Federal Stafford Student Loans and SELF Student Loans?
I'd like to consolidate my student loans (Federal Stafford Subsidized & Unsubsidized; SELF Loans) without applying for a private loan. Is this possible? ... more

Question about federal student loans?
Currently I'm going to school fulltime and my current student loan debt is in defferment. Will my loans stay in defferment if I switch to part time next semester? ... more

Can you defer federal student loans while earning online degree?
I am thinking of pursuing an online Masters degree and was wondering if you can defer student loan payments while doing so. How many people have completed online degrees and were your stude ... more

Will interest rates for federal student loans raise or lower?
I've been getting a lot of calls from random companies about consolidating my student loans, which would lock in an interest rate I think. Do you think student loan interest rates will go u ... more

Will I qualify for Federal student loans?
I am a married mother of three working on my bachelors degree. My husband makes a little over 75,000 a year. According to my FAFSA, I have an EFC score of 12871. I know I won't qualify fo ... more

Thinking to refinance my federal student loans. What would be the process like?
I'm trying to combine my federal direct and PLUS loans? How hard will it be? ... more

I have defaulted on my federal student loans?
I now am finding that I need to further my education. But at this point cannot afford tuition and books. Is there a program that will allow to borrow money for tuition, books even though m ... more

I got a degree from Roosevelt University and Devry and 65,000 in federal student loans. Wh
I have notice that my degrees do not give me any traction in the job market. I thought obtaining theses degrees as well as my experience would yield me a great job. But now I am seeing that ... more

Fed Stafford Student Loans and Federal Reserve Interest Rate!?
The interest rate on Federal Stafford Student Loan has jumped from around 3% to 6.8% in summer of 2006. The federal reserve interest rate around th same period has been going up very rapidly ... more

Can Federal student loans issued by the government survive bankruptcy?
If u took out a huge loan to attend a school and the school turns out to be a scam trade school can u declair bankrutpcy ? If too much time has passed to file any suits under the statues of ... more

After sub/unsub federal student loans, what is best option for graduate school?
Going to law school... Just applied for sub/unsub loans with fed gov't, but I need more money for school... Grad plus loan is fixed 8.5% but is going with a private loan better with a bank? ... more

Should I consolidate my federal student loans?
I have undergraduate and graduate loans with interest rates over 8.02%. The amount of the loans are also significant. I know I missed the deadline for the rates at the end of June. But sh ... more

Bush Signs New Student Bill, Federal Loans Cut!?
Ok, I was just reading an article on Time magazine about Bush signing a new student aid bill. www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1666124,00.html?xid=rss-topstories "It also cuts in ... more

are private student loans a viable supplement to federal loans and scholarships?
I see alot of Private Student Loan companies being advertised on TV these days. I was wondering if 1) these companies are legit and 2) if this is a good idea for supplement funding when Fed ... more

Are Private student loans the same as federal student loans if you default?
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do federal student loans do credit checks?
How do they determine how much money you would get.. I am 19 and will be sophmore as of next semester.. And, then only would give me up to 6,00.00 a year for college.. Why is that? ... more

Are federal student loans credit-based?
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Can I turn my private student loans into unsub. federal student loans?
If yes-then how? ... more

Is consolidating my federal student loans with Direct Loan Servicing my best option?
Do they have the best rate? After all, THEY ARE the government, whom regulates rates, correct? ... more

How do federal student loans work? What is the interest rate, how much can I borrow, when
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I have Federal Student loans to pay; how can I get them cancelled without bankruptcy?
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Can you use federal student loans to pay for a college outside the U.S.?
I live in Mexico but am a U.S. resident, I want to go to the University here cna I still get finicial aid from the U.S. ... more

Suggestions on refinancing non-federal STUDENT LOANS -Please!!!?
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how do you apply for federal student loans?
I have filled out and submitted fafsa, what is the next step, if i need $ for the fall semester starting the end of august? ... more

Smart idea to pay off private student loans with federal loans?
I'm a sophomore in college, and as of now, I have $20,000 in private loans. Now, once I become a junior/senior, I will get up to $10,500 each year in federal loans. Should I just use the f ... more

Are grants available to pay my federal student loans, if I qualify?
I am a disabled veteran on a limited income. Thanks ... more

Is it okay to consolidate my federal student loans even though i'm not sure i'l find a job
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Is it okay to consolidate my federal student loans even though i'm not sure i'l find a job
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I am currently 6 months past due on a private student loan.I do not have any federal stude
I am struggling to pay this but am going to graduate school in 4 months.Any ideas to help me?Can they garnish my paycheck since its a private loan if i just stop paying?Please help!! I gradu ... more

Is there anyway to become exempt from federal student loans? I am a teacher on a small inc
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What are the pros & cons of consolidating federal student loans?
I heard there were advantages plus disadvantages of consolidating. ... more

What is the maximum pell grant and federal student loans a person can get in one year as a
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Is there a such thing about getting your federal student loans discharged due to disabilit
That's what a lot of people tell me. ... more

Does anyone need any help or advice on federal student loans?
If you NEED advice. ... more

Can a person with a G4 Visa apply for Federal Student Loans?
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If I declare bankruptcy, will I still qualify for the FEDERAL student loans from AES?
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Where can a single mother of low-income find college funding other than federal student lo
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If a credit card is in collections. Can they take a person finacial aid or Federal student
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I need help consolidating PRIVATE student loans (NOT FEDERAL)?
I have tried to contact many different consolidation companies but they cannot help me with PRIVATE student loans. My payments are outrageous and I cannot pay them. I have placed them in f ... more

I have two student loans, the federal loan I'm paying, but the other one I'm not. Its been
years, is the IRS or the school going to garnish me? The loan that i'm not paying is not federal its just from the school. ... more

I have a private student loan in default. Can I still get federal aid?
I have a private loan in the amount of $4,000 in default. It was a student loan that I wasn't able to pay on while unemployed. I didn't know about the economic hardship rules. Anyway, I know ... more