Manage your student loans and be debt savvy!
Fall is the season when recent college graduates are expected to begin repaying their student loan balances, as the standard, six-month, post-graduation grace period for federal student loan borrowers expires. Understanding the full range of repayment options can help customers make wise decisions and be debt savvy.
When trying to select a repayment plan that best meet your needs, Sallie Mae encourages customers to read up on the different advantages for each repayment plan.
Sallie Mae’s flexible repayment options include:
- Standard repayment
- Graduated repayment
- Income-sensitive repayment
- Extended repayment
Use Sallie Mae’s Loan repayment calculator to find out how much your monthly payments and interest could be under different repayment plans or read more about these repayment plans.
Sallie Mae paying-for-college experts are here to offer insight about several ways for borrowers to repay their student loans and money-saving benefit programs. In addition, we can provide information about what to do if you are having trouble managing your loans.
Interview an expert
To schedule an interview with one of our experts on planning and paying for college, contact Erica Eriksdotter at (703) 984-5628. Media inquiries only, please.
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