Oklahoma

Student Loans

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• Borrowing Money in Plain English (Video)

  Borrowing money to accomplish a goal? This video explains the process. Content Detail

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  The Common Craft

• Discharge Application: Total & Permanent Disability

  This site has online information resources and and online application for Total Permanent Disability Discharge of William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans, Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) Program loans, and Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program service obligations. Read More

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  Department of Education

• Escaping Student Loan Default

  This video offers practical steps for getting out of default on your student loans. Learn more at CentsibleStudent.org. Read More

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  US Dept of Education, Utah Higher Ed Assistance Authority & Utah Education Network.

• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness, Cancellation or Discharge

  Find out whether you qualify due to your job, disability, the closure of your school, or other circumstances. Content Detail

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  Department of Education

• Financial Hardship Claims

  The government can take a portion of certain benefits to collect on government student loans, including Social Security benefits, benefits under Part B of the Black Lung Benefits Act, and some Railroad Retirement benefits. This is called an “offset.” Read More

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  National Consumer Law Center

• Guide to repaying your federal student loans

  You have the right to switch to the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) repayment plan, which has a lower monthly payment based on your income and family size. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees

  This fact sheet summarizes the terms and conditions of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Content Detail

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  Federal Student Aid

• Managing Your Student Loans

  General information on student loans Read More

  By:

  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Repaying Your Loans

  What you need to know about repaying your federal student loans. Content Detail

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  Federal Student Aid

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