student loan

noun

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

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The cost burden hits Black students disproportionately, with Black students holding an average of $52,000 in student loan debt. Irene Wright, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026 Borrowers blocked from relief amid high default rates The wait to access relief programs comes at an especially difficult time for student loan borrowers, experts say. Annie Nova, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026 Some common ones to be aware of are the student loan interest deduction, the Saver’s Credit for certain taxpayers contributing to an eligible retirement account, the Earned Income Tax Credit, and various credits for those caring for children and other dependents. Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026 The tax and spending cuts bill, for example, put caps on federal student loan borrowing at the graduate level. Brendan Cantwell, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.

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