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Sallie Mae's 1-2-3 Approach to Paying for College

With Sallie Mae's 1-2-3 Approach to Paying for College, we encourage students and families to tap the most affordable education funds first and minimize education loan debt upon graduation.

Step 1.

Use Free Money First. Students should fill out the FAFSA to access need-based grants and research and apply for scholarships. Students should consider supplementing grants and scholarships with current income and college savings.
Step 2.

Explore Federal Loans. Available to both students and parents regardless of need, federal loans offer low, fixed interest rates and flexible repayment options.
Step 3.

Fill Any Gap with Private Student Loans. After students have pursued free money and federal loans, private student loans may be available to cover the rest of their education costs.

Private Student Loan Consolidation Programs @ iStudentLoan

Reduce your monthly payments via student loan consolidation. Federal student loan consolidation is not the same as private loan consolidation. We currently do not offer consolidation products, but still advise you to compare as many Federal and Private student loan consolidation companies before deciding on filing an application. Take your time, comparison shop and search for the loan consolidation that fits your own needs the best. Learn as much as you can about both types of consolidation loans, as Federal loan consolidation is much different than consolidating private student loans.

Lenders consolidating private students include:
1. Wells Fargo - www.wellsfargo.com

Best of luck in your endeavors.