Questions tagged [student-loan]

A student loan is a loan taken for the purpose of education. Ideally the country tag should also be used as the response may differ based on the country.

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Can it be irresponsible to repay a student loan?

In a previous question, I asked if I was responsible for my wife's student loan. The conclusion after reading the answer and checking with other sources is that I am not, in fact, responsible. However, my wife is, and because we file our taxes as…
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Variable vs Fixed rate loans which to pay off?

I have the following student loans still outstanding: Balance Rate Type Rate 2758.94 FIXED 4.41 3639.59 FIXED 4.41 1978.00 FIXED 3.61 1999.12 FIXED 3.61 3825.37 FIXED …
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Proof of student loan payoff

I paid off my student loan (which was held by Nelnet). I expected a big "congratulations" email with some form that proved I'd paid the loan off. Maybe that will still come in the post. Is there anything in particular I should print off of their…
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Student loan question: Why are my interest payments different from month-to-month?

I am using Great Lakes to pay for two FFEL Consolidation student loans that are on the same account. The interest rate for both loans is 7.25%. For the past four months I have been making the minimum (interest-only) payment of $254.25. I am on the…
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Should I take a student loan to pursue my undergraduate studies in France?

I intend to pursue my undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Physics at Ecole Polytechnique in France. The institution has offered me an interest free loan of 18,000 euros, which has to be repaid three years after I complete my bachelor's degree.…
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Navient - Student Loans - Lower Monthly Payment by paying off individual loans

When I look at my loans through Navient, I can see that the amount of my monthly payment is the aggregate of the monthly amount of each individual loan in the account. If I was to apply extra money to pay off one of those loans, would that reduce my…
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What to do or watch out for when school loans are transfered?

I received an email today informing me that one of my student loans has been transfered (Email is below). Besides following the instructions in the email and some due diligence to make sure this is legit, are there any common gotchas during a loan…
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