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A direct student loan consolidation may be an excellent choice for you and your situation. Ask yourself a few questions, gather all your statements and consider the fact that this may be a new beginning to getting your student loans paid off. Many students may put off consolidating their student loans; however they may find out that it is very simple and can put extra money in their pockets.

What Is Right for You?

Ask yourself the follow questions and then you can decide if a direct student loan consolidation is right for you. Are you having trouble with your monthly payments? Are you finding yourself in a default status or want to avoid one? These are important questions to ask yourself and be honest because honesty is the only way that you will know if a direct student loan consolidation is right for you. If your monthly payments are driving you crazy, then this may be an excellent opportunity for you to apply for a direct student loan consolidation.

What are your current interest rates? This is probably the most important question to ask yourself, because when you have a direct student loan consolidation the rate is fixed for the entire life of the loan. The rate is not to exceed 8.25%. That may be the deciding factor for you and you current situation.

Are You Eligible?

To be eligible for a direct student loan consolidation you must have one or more direct or Federal Family Education Loan Program loans that are in grace, repayment, deferment or default status. If you have a loan that is in an in-school status then it cannot be included in a direct student consolidation Loan. Take a close look at your situation and then you can decide the best path to take. Don’t be swayed by the unbelievable promotional offers flooding your mail box.

It may be possible that even if you do not have a direct loan you can still consolidate. If they include at least one federal family education loan and you have been unable to get a federal consolidation loan with payment terms that work for them. Each situation is different, that is why you must take a close look at all your options and do your research. Only then you will know if a direct student loan consolidation is right for you.

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