College can be very expensive, and very few people can afford to cover the cost of their education by writing a check for their entire tuition. Most people rely on financial aid to get them through. Scholarships and grants are ideal because you don’t have to pay those back, but sometimes they won’t cover all your costs, so you might need to take out a loan to cover the difference. Keep reading to find out more about the types of school loans available, how to get those loans and how to pay them back.

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