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How to Consolidate Private and Federal Student Loans Together: Your 8 Next Steps
You may wonder whether you can consolidate private and federal student loans. We share our best practices for when and...
3-min read Report: 2018’s CFPB Student Loan Complaints
Throughout 2018, consumers submitted nearly 10,000 student loan-related complaints to the CFPB. LendEDU analyzed these complaints to uncover which companies...
13-min read Federal Direct Consolidation Loan Guide 2025: How It Works, Eligibility, and When You Should Apply
If you currently have multiple federal student loans and want to simplify repayment, you may be eligible for the Federal...
12-min read National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Review
Keeping track of your federal student aid can be difficult, but the NSLDS aims to simplify that. Student borrowers who...
6-min read Statute of Limitations on Debt Collection by State
It’s important to find out whether the statute of limitations has expired on an old, unpaid debt. You’ll need to...
8-min read Does Debt Consolidation Hurt Your Credit?
Consolidating debts can make budgeting easier, since you have fewer payments to make. Before moving forward with debt consolidation, it...
12-min read Perkins Loan Explained
The Federal Perkins Loan program allowed schools to make loans to students at a relatively low interest rate. These low-interest...
5-min read Summer Student Loans: 2025 Review
The Summer Student Loan Tool is a new offering that seeks to help graduates manage their student loan balances. While...
4-min read Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Guide: What It Is, Who Qualifies, and How to Apply
If you’re struggling with student loan debt and you work in the public service sector, you might be able to...
5-min read The Trendiest Holiday Gift of 2018 Might Just Be a Student Loan Payment
With Thanksgiving in the rear-view, the full attention of nearly every consumer has shifted to the fast-approaching holiday season. Whether...
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