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Federal loans can be subsidized or unsubsidized, have an interest rate of 2.74% for the 2020-21 academic year, and tend to be more lenient with repayment. Private loans are offered by various lenders, typically have interest rates tied to credit scores, and usually are stricter with repayment.…
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Shaun Connolly
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Starting Rate Drops to 3.95%*…
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Lisa Rooney
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We discuss work study, the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship, how scholarships affect financial aid, subsidized vs unsubsidized loans, Federal Direct Loan limits and interest rates, MA state aid, and how to use your college savings funds. …
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Meredith Clement
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Tips include talking to your loan servicer, talking to friends, creating a budget, setting a goal, and making a plan. …
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Ajea Stupart
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Facts include that payment application is dictated by federal regulation, paying extra results in a "paid ahead" status, paying extra can save you money over time, sometimes accrued interest can capitalize, and sometimes it's okay if your payment amount is less than your accrued interest. …
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Betsy Mayotte
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