How Do Student Loans Work?

Last updated March 1, 2021

Having to take out loans to pay for college is a reality for most students. Because loans must be repaid with interest, it's important to know exactly what you're getting into when you take out student loans. Here’s a crash course in what taking out a student loan really means:

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