How to Start Consolidating Student Loans

Consolidating student loans doesn't need to be hard. If you're juggling multiple monthly payments on your student loans and getting lost in debt, you might want to consider consolidation your student loans. Student loan consolidation can be a great way to make your student loan debt more manageable by making just one low monthly payment.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Decide that student loan consolidation is the right step for you. Check to make sure that your student loan package is eligible for student loan consolidation. Some student loans cannot be consolidated. Consider the pros and cons of student loan consolidation.

2. Consolidate your federal student loans. Federal student loans and private student loans can generally be consolidated separately, and you want to start with your federal student loans, which can generally be consolidated at a lower student loan rate. New laws regarding student loan consolidation have made it less necessary to consolidate federal student loans, so do your research first.

3. Consolidate your private student loans. Consult with a variety of student loan consolidation firms before you choose one. Compare offers, and look for a low fixed rate on your student loan consolidation offer.

4. Keep doing your research. If you aren't finished consolidating your student loans then you'll want to keep up with any new news on consolidating student loans.

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on 7/5/2009 I had no idea that some loans could not be consolidated. It's a good idea to read the terms first. Great information.

[edieness]

on 6/19/2009 And this article my friend should be handed out with diplomas. Nice work.