A UMass Amherst graduate breaks down his plan - including tackling private loans first, consolidating federal loans, switching to an income-based repayment plan, and factoring loans into an overall monthly budget. …

Tips include making a list of all federal loans borrowed, determining the monthly payment total. and setting a budget. …

A student shares tips to pay off students loans fast, including living at home to save money, doubling your monthly payment, and returning any funds that aren't needed while in school. …

A recent college graduate explains how Income-Driven Loan Repayment works, including how to apply.…

You might choose refinancing if you need to free up more cash every month, pay more than one student loan per month, think your interest rate is too high, or want to remove your co-borrower from your loans. …

With MEFA REFI, you have a choice on interest rate type, all education loans are eligible, a co-borrower may help you receive a lower interest rate, you can save even more by repaying early, and there are absolutely no fees.…

Whether you're a current college student, a fresh new grad, or a seasoned professional, it's important to make smart choices in handling your finances, including your student loan repayment.…

With a MEFA REFI Loan, borrowers can refinance any eligible federal or private college loan, stay better organized with just one simple loan payment, and free up additional cash each month. …

Options include the Graduated Repayment Plan, Extended Repayment Plan, Income-Contingent Repayment Plan (ICR), Income-Based Repayment Plan (IBR), Pay As You Earn Repayment Plan (PAYE), Revised Pay As You Earn Repayment Plan (REPAYE), and Income-Sensitive Repayment Plan. …

Learn the pros and cons of deferred repayment of student loans. …