With the increasing costs of graduate school programs, student loan vendors seem to be everywhere.  Each student loan company offers its own “brand” of benefits.  Here are two quick tips to keep in mind when considering student loans:

1. Interest rate reductions can be extremely helpful in the long-term period of paying over time. With interest rate reductions,  the borrower will typically realize the benefit of the reduction each year.   If the  plan is to repay the student loan as soon as possible, a principal reduction may be a better option.

2. Understand the guidelines and restrictions of the student loan and the lending company.  This piece of advice is simple, but it is crucial.  Make monthly payments on time. Be sure to understand what the lender considers to be a payment made during the appropriate time frame.

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