student loan

noun

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

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Furthermore, now that interest is accruing again, borrowers who choose to remain in the forbearance will see their balances increase over time, while the months will continue to not count toward student loan forgiveness under IDR plans or PSLF, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Although many began paying, a substantial portion did not, with 25% of student loan holders and over 50% of the total student loan debt concentrated within the 24-38 age group. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025 Participants may receive up to $5,000 in student loan redemption per year for up to four years, for a maximum total of $20,000. Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 The cost has reportedly more than doubled in the 21st century, with student loan interest rates forcing students to pay as much as $500,000 for a bachelor’s degree. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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