Originally published Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Money Tip
Ease the burden of student loans by consolidating
Student loans are an invaluable method for helping cover the cost of a higher education. But they can also pose a burden after college graduation...
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
• American Education Services
www.aessuccess.org/manage/consolidate/faq.shtml
- Uses question-and-answer format to provides information about student-loan consolidation.
• Credit.com
www.credit.com/products/loans/Student-Loan-Consolidation-Tips.jsp
- Covers pros and cons of loan consolidation.
• The State PIRG's Higher Education Project
www.pirg.org/consolidation/index.html
- Offers useful overview of loan consolidation.
• Federal Direct Consolidation Loans Information Center
www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov/borrower/bconsol.shtml
- This site contains factors to consider regarding consolidation, and links to information about consolidation eligibility and benefits.
• FinAid
www.finaid.org/loans/consolidation.phtml
- Features range of topics related to consolidating loans.
Student loans are an invaluable method for helping cover the cost of a higher education.
But they can also pose a burden after college graduation.
One method for recent grads to deal with student loans borrowed during the college years is through loan consolidation.
Several college and university financial-aid offices offer information about student loan consolidation.
But you might find quicker answers regarding loan consolidation on the Web.
Here are a few helpful Web sites that provide useful general and specific information on consolidating loans used for going to college:
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