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Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans That Lower Payments, Forgive Debt - US News and World Report

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Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans That Lower Payments, Forgive Debt

Find out if one of these options makes sense for you.

August 7, 2012 RSS Feed Print
Borrowers should research repayment options to find the best plan for them.
Borrowers should research repayment options to find the best plan for them.
If you're borrowing to help pay for college, exhaust all your federal student loan options first, many experts recommend. Going with a government option means you'll have a fixed interest rate and borrower protections, including the ability to defer payments if you wind up in economic trouble after graduation. 
[Learn more about the benefits of federal loans.]
Taking certain federal student loans (excluding Parent PLUS