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How soon before school starts can I get student loans?

Written by Sam on February 27th, 2009

Buttered Squash asked: I am planning a move to the university 4 hours away and need money to get settled before since I am going to be living off campus. Any idea how soon before school starts can I get the loans? I am going in the spring semester…
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How much do I have to pay in student loans to get a tax deduction?

Written by Sam on February 24th, 2009

etangoyen asked: I am working as a consultant and file joint taxes. I am paying student loans but don’t know what is the minimum you have to make a year to get a tax deduction for it. Any ideas?Powered by Yahoo Answers

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What is the law regarding Signature loans?

Written by Sam on February 24th, 2009

Just Tryin’ 2 B Me! asked: I have 2 signature loans and 2 payday loans. (I know stupid mistake!) Well now the first payment is due on the 2nd signature loan. The first signature loan i have been paying on time since January! My dilemma is this, i am flat broke and just got paid. [...]

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Can I put my student loans on a credit card and then declare bankruptcy?

Written by Sam on February 22nd, 2009

kleo asked: I’m swamped in debt, but have good credit and lots of it. I was thinking about putting my student loans on my credit card (using those handy, low interest checks I get in the mail) and then declaring chapter 7 bankruptcy. Will this work? It seems like a great plan to me. I [...]

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How do they figure up how much you will receive in student loans?

Written by Sam on February 21st, 2009

**Just my OPINION** asked: I am getting a pell grant, but it only covers a portion of the cost. I was also told that I may qualify for student loans. How do they determine how much money you will receive in student loans?
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Why do students take out large loans for unmarketable degrees like art and philosophy?

Written by Sam on February 21st, 2009

Rockland S asked: With a degree in art or philosophy and student loans of 50k+ it’s likely you will be living in poverty for several years!
Do students take these loans out because of ignorance or do they know how hard it’s going to be?Powered by Yahoo Answers

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Is it good consolidate your college loans?

Written by Sam on February 21st, 2009

lories_box asked: I recieved all my loans from one lender for 2 years. Do you think it is necessary or better to consolidate my loans?Powered by Yahoo Answers

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How many times can you consolidation Private student loans?

Written by Sam on February 17th, 2009

redsoxchick asked: Does anybody know how many times you can consolidate private student loans? Right now I have approx $26K in student loans consolidated with Sallie Mae at about 10% interest rate. I would like to get a better one, but have already consolidated. If I can only do it once, do [...]

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What school loans and grants are available to me?

Written by Sam on February 15th, 2009

Nate D asked: I’m the father of a 5 year old and I cannot go to school, raise a child, and hold a job making enough money to support the household. I make good money now, but have no room for advancement unless I recieve a degree. Is there loans or grants available [...]

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What happens to student loans if someone passes away?

Written by Sam on February 14th, 2009

suze2480 asked: My friend is very ill, and I am worried his family will be saddled with his loans. I know that they are currently in a difficult financial situation, and they will not be able to pay the loans without his income.Powered by Yahoo Answers

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