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Repaying Your Student Loans
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1.
You can look up information on your student loan(s) online.
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True
False
True. The National Student Loan Data System, a federal Website, can tell you a lot about your loans.
2.
Which of the following is true regarding student loans?
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Many loans are made by the federal government but guaranteed by banks
If you are unsure about what type of loan you have, your state Department of Education has resources to help you
Different rules apply to federal and private student loans
None of the above
Different rules apply to federal and private student loans. It's important to know the difference.
3.
Which of the following student loans qualify for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program?
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Direct Loans
Perkins loans
Private loans
All of the above
Direct Loans. Only loans from the Direct Loan program qualify.
4.
An employer offering a tuition reimbursement plan for its employees can offer only a limited amount tax-free to employees.
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True
False
True. The IRS limits the dollar amount of tax-free contribution. Anything offered beyond that amount is treated as taxable income to employees.
5.
Which of the following is true regarding student loan consolidation?
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Your payback period will be shorter than that of any of your individual loans
You can consolidate one, some, or all of your loans into one loan
Loan consolidation is permitted once every five years
Federal loan consolidation programs generally have higher interest rates than private programs
You can consolidate one, some, or all of your loans into one loan. The other answers are false.
6.
Generally, an employer contribution to an employee's student loan debt is sent to which party?
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The employee's savings account
Directly to the employee
The provider of the loan
None of the above
The provider of the loan. Generally, the employer contribution is sent to the loan provider.
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