Federal student loans often come with lower interest rates and better protections than private student loans

Tue, 03/07/2023 - 16:33

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Woman in blue button down smiles while talking to her friend — Federal student loans generally come with more favorable terms than private student loans.
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Federal student loans often come with lower interest rates and better protectio…