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Topic: "Student Loans"

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Did you know?

The average U.S. federal student loan debt is $37,853 per borrower. Outstanding private student loan debt totals $128.8 billion.

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Student Loan

A student loan is a sum of money borrowed to cover the costs of post-secondary education, including college expenses and other related costs. The primary purpose of student loans is to finance living expenses, books and supplies, and tuition while the borrower is pursuing a degree. Loan payments are often deferred during the time the student is in college and for several months after graduation.

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Serious stuff

Making financial decisions – including around budgeting, taking out loans or investing – can be daunting, and many college students feel ill-equipped to do so.

Financial Literacy: What College Students Need to Know by Sarah Wood →

Did you know?

According to the national average of searches, student loans are the most Googled financial topic, with 2,441,000 searches on average across the US.

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