What to do if you can't pay student loan bills

Are you a recent college grad staring down the barrel of an overwhelming student loan repayment, or even years out of school and still struggling to pay your monthly loan obligation? While putting off payments and hiding from bill collectors may seem like the only immediate solution, falling behind on your student loans can have serious financial impact. The good news is that there are several payment options to help struggling borrowers make their financial situation and repayment more manageable. Boston-based nonprofit American Student Assistance offers these 10 thing you should know about your student loan payments if you're unemployed - or barely getting by.
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Are you a recent college grad staring down the barrel of an overwhelming student loan repayment, or even years out of school and still struggling to pay your monthly loan obligation? While putting off payments and hiding from bill collectors may seem like the only immediate solution, falling behind on your student loans can have serious financial impact. The good news is that there are several payment options to help struggling borrowers make their financial situation and repayment more manageable.

Boston-based nonprofit American Student Assistance offers these 10 thing you should know about your student loan payments if you're unemployed - or barely getting by.