student loan

noun

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

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These changes to student loan borrowing are anticipated to reduce the nursing pipeline and further increase acuity in nursing shortages. Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026 Interest rates as high as 23% Borrowers who move to the private student loan market are likely to face high interest rates, which can make repayment more difficult. Annie Nova, CNBC, 4 May 2026 Over the past three decades, meanwhile, average tuition at both public and private four-year colleges has roughly doubled after adjusting for inflation, according to the College Board, and the average federal student loan balance has climbed to about $39,075 per borrower. Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 May 2026 Federal student loan garnishments can reach up to 15% of your disposable income. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Apr. 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 13 May. 2026.

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