About Today: What You Need to Know About Student Loans

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Today Call it graduation season all you want -- it might be more accurate to call it debt season. Around the country, high school graduates are gearing up to take out massive loans to finance their college education. And college grads are beginning to grapple with the monumental task of paying off all that debt. Fortunately, we've got some tips on managing your debt load... or to avoid getting into too much debt to begin with. Can You Do Without a Loan? Before you even try to get a student loan, first see if you can find a way to finance your education without saddling yourself with a load of debt. Yes, there are a number of alternatives to taking out loans, from scholarships to tuition reimbursement. And you can also find ways to get a less-expensive education... Colleges with Free Tuition Scholarships Worth $5,000 or More How to Complete the FAFSA Search Related Topics:  pay for college  work study programs  scholarships What Sort of Loan Should You Get? Even after applying for scholarships and financial aid, you may still find that you need a loan to make your higher-education needs come true. For starters, you'll want to first look into federal student loans before moving on to privately offered loans. Here's a basic overview of where to start. Why You Should Start With Federal Student Loans An Overview of Private Student Loans How Much Should I Borrow for College? Search Related Topics:  student loans  fafsa  government loans Managing and Paying Off Your Loans Congrats, college grad! Once you've landed your first job, you'll need to put together a plan to pay off your education bill. The good news is that you've got a whole litany of loan-repayment optionsthat will allow you to pay off your loans on a manageable schedule. Why You Should Pay Off Your Student Loans Early What Are Your Student Loan Repayment Options? Is Student Loan Consolidation Right For You? Search Related Topics:  students and credit  getting out of debt  student loans What Happens if You Can't Pay? Hey, we get it. The job market isn't always easy on fresh-faced college grads, so you might not have the scratch to pay off your bills right away. Unfortunately, it's not a simple matter of just declaring bankruptcy and starting fresh, but you do have some options for loan forgiveness if you're truly unable to pay up. Can I Use Bankruptcy to Manage My Student Loans? 6 Things You Didn't Know About Repaying Student Loans Avoiding Student Loan Default Search Related Topics:  student loan forgiveness  repaying student loans  Related Searches And Student Loans Loan to Loans Loan Consolidation Mortgage Loan Credit Pay Day Loan Featured Articles Follow About.com Money on Facebook! How to Survive Between Graduation and Your First Job How Student Loans Can Hurt Your Credit How Do 529 Plans Work? How to Negotiate a Credit Card Debt Settlement How to Get a Free Credit Report   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement