student loan

noun

: a loan that is used to pay for a student's education

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Many examples exist, such as student loan forgiveness, free healthcare, free college tuition and free access to mass murder of unborn children. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 The Education Department is still reporting the debts of more than 300,000 student loan borrowers, according to an estimate by PPSL. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 The administration also made a major shakeup to the federal student loan system this summer -- issuing fewer repayment plans and borrowing limits -- affecting millions of people. — Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 The return of federal student loan payments this month threatens to derail prospects for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, a cohort already facing steep economic disadvantages. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for student loan

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“Student loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20loan. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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