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What to do When Student Loans Come Due

It is a great feeling when you graduate college, but for most students this also means that in six months student loans will come out of deferment and it is time to start paying. With the cost of a college education rising most students leave college with thousands of dollars of debt. That means rather large payments when they all come due.

The first thing to realize is there is rarely a way to get out of student loan debt. Defaulting on a student loan can lead to serious financial consequences so that is best avoided.

To avoid defaulting you have to have a plan about what you will do when it is time to start paying. You should consider all options. You may be able to get further deferment, lower monthly payments or consolidate your loans.

You should talk to your financial advisor at school or to your lender about your options. Figure out what would be best for your situation and make a plan. With a good payback plan you should be able to come out in the end with all your student loans paid back and a boost for your credit score.