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Student Loans
Our guides and reviews will help you navigate and pay off your student loans.
Our guides equip you with everything you need. Whether you’re a student taking out your first loan or someone dealing with monthly loan payments, we'll help you make smarter financial choices.
The Facts About Student Loans
More and more people continue to take out loans to pay for their education and many end up struggling to pay their monthly bills. In FY 2015, the student loan default rate reached 10.8 percent. That's why we're working to provide consumers with free, high-quality resources.
Learn MoreBy the numbers
Total outstanding student loan debt
$1,500,000,000,000
Average debt per borrower
$32,731
Average monthly payment
$351
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