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What are the differences between federal student loans and loans you get from a bank?

Is there any difference, also is there a difference between a federal loan offered to a student versus a federal loan offered to a parent of a student? Chosen Answer: I used to be a student loan specialist. It is … Read More

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How can I get my offset (for student loans) tax refund back?

The federal government took my tax refund for repayment of a student loan that was in default. I made a repayment agreement with the lender and have met that obligation. Is there any way to get my money? I really, … Read More

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Will filing bankruptcy prevent me from getting student loans?

If I file bankruptcy will that prevent me from getting student loans in the future? Chosen Answer: It depends. If your lender is not the federal government (eg. stafford loan) then it might. Generally you can get federally subsidized loans … Read More

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Help through the stimulus plan with existing student loans?

Does anyone know if the stimulus plan signed today will offer any help to people with existing student loans not in default. Thanks Chosen Answer: Are you a minority? If not, forget it, your bill is your bill. This stimulus … Read More

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Do student loans require a credit check?

If I take out a student loan, will the creditor perform a credit check? I heard that the government give loans that are paid back automatically from your salary when you earn over a certain amount. True? Do they need … Read More

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What are the best student loans for bad credit/no credit.?

Stafford loans are based on income right? If I don’t get any government aid, what is the best loan for me if I have somewhat bad credit. I need something with a low interest rate. My tuition is going to … Read More

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I have some questions about student loans?

1. How much can you borrow on a yearly basis for a student loan? 2. Can a person have more than one student loan? 3. Can I use the money to live off campus? 4. Does a person have to … Read More

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Why shouldn’t the federal government be the SOLE SOURCE of student loans?

Under the radar and hidden in the dust of the 0bamacare fiasco, barry and the Axis of Idiots attached the entire US Student Loan program to 0bamacare, which would make the federal government the SOLE SOURCE for student loans… Why … Read More

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what do you think of private student loans vs government student loans?

what about the subsities for private student loans that cost the tax payer 4 time more than the goverment loans? oh dear i hope i didn’t just kill all the republicans that read this, a goverment program that works better … Read More

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Do you have to pay student loans back if you work for the government?

I have student loans and i was wondering if i will have to pay them back if i get a job working for the government after i graduate, for example, cop, or criminal psychologist??? Chosen Answer: Yes, you do unless … Read More

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