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student loans

Repayment Options for Federal Student Loans

by amy on September 5, 2009

College has become increasingly expensive and that means more of us are leaving college carrying a hefty load of student loans. Sure, we have a six month grace period before payments need to be made but that period can fly before when you’re looking for a job, finding a place to live, [...]

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Student Loans Status Update

by debt kid on May 2, 2008

I created a page to track my student loans. Now that my bankruptcy has been discharged, these are starting back on a regular payment schedule.
Even before my bankruptcy I had been deferring my student loans (hardship deferment) while I was trying to get back on my feet. I made over $600 in payments this week [...]

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how I got forbearance on my student loans

by debt kid on January 22, 2007

My student loans (except my $70/month federal one) are now out of the way for 6 months. I had two I needed to take care of today, loans at Sallie Mae, and at Citibank (www.studentloan.com).
Sallie Mae Forbearance Process
I called the 1-888-272-5543 number listed on the website, and also the number given when you click [...]

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