When you borrow money for college, you sign a promissory note legally obligating you to repay the loan. When the time comes for repayment, usually after your education is complete, meeting your obligation promptly helps you earn a good credit rating, which follows you throughout your life.
This section contains valuable information and tools to help you repay your loan — from your rights and responsibilities as a borrower and details on repaying federal loans to budget planners, payment calculators and a fast way to locate your loans.