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Student loan paperwork
Student loan paperwork
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Higher education is nearly impossible to achieve without taking on an extreme amount of debt. In fact, student loan burdens are a major reason more college graduates are living at home with their parents than ever before. It's important to know the right ways to manage your debt before you graduate, and which types of loans to avoid while applying for colleges. Harold Pollack, co-author of Index Card offers some expert tips on how to plan ahead and deal with college debt.