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Federal Consolidation and the Student Loan Forgiveness Clock

If you are counting down the months until student loan forgiveness, consolidation has a huge influence on the clock.

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Should I Consolidate My FFELP Loan Right Now?

Between lawsuits and changing rules, its become very difficult for FFELP borrowers to figure out a plan for their student loans.

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How to Consolidate or Refinance Aidvantage Student Loans

Consolidating and refinancing are both options to streamline repayment and quickly eliminate Aidvantage student loans, but it is critical to make the right selection.

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Consolidation of FFEL Federal Loans for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

New rules mean borrowers with FFEL loans can qualify for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness, but consolidation is a required first step.

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How to Consolidate Navient Student Loans

Consolidation of Navient loans may be a smart move in your quest to eliminate student debt. Learn how it works and the mistakes to avoid.

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The Four Reasons to Consolidate Federal Student Loans

Consolidation is essential for some borrowers and extremely risky for others. There are exactly four situations where it makes sense to consolidate federal student loans.

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Scam or Legit: Student Loan Forgiveness, Consolidation and Special Programs

Separating scammers from legitimate student loan companies can be difficult.

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Are You Getting Suspicious Calls About Student Loan Consolidation?

Student loan consolidation is a legitimate process, but calls advertising consolidation services are often scams.

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The Complete Guide to Federal Direct Student Loan Consolidation

Federal direct consolidation is an essential move for some student loan borrowers and a huge mistake for others.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements