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Federal Student Loan Options for Residents

If you have federal student loans, several different repayment options—including forgiveness—could be available to you that could help ease your debt burden. As a resident, it's never too early to consider your options. Learn more about repayment plans such as IDR and PSLF here.

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Who is eligible for the SAVE Plan

Eligibility Criteria for the SAVE Plan

Watch to learn about eligibility for the new Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan for federal student loans.

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Recent Changes to Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plans

Let's explore the recent changes to the federal IDR program, including the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.

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A male and a female doctor are comparing PSLF programs for nonprofit hospitals and private sectors

Nonprofit vs. Private Sector: PSLF for Healthcare Workers

Student loan debt relief is available in the form of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program which offers a path to potential federal stude...

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Learn the Best Way to Pay Off Your Student Loans

The best ways to pay off your student loans fast include finding ways to save more money, making larger monthly payments each month, restructuring you...

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Paying Off Medical School Loans Part 3: Income-Driven Repayment

For many doctors and residents, income-driven repayment plans can be a great option after medical school, since payments are linked to the ability to...

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Young doctor learning about federal student loan repayment and forgiveness under SAVE plan

Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE), Explained

SAVE, which replaces Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE), has several important distinctions from its predecessor plan, and is likely the best option for...

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What Is the Standard Repayment Plan for Federal Student Loans?

Learn about the standard plan payback term.

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Young doctor researching consolidation and refinancing of medical school loans

Medical Student Debt: Consolidation or Refinancing

Many medical school graduates consider refinancing or consolidating their loans in order to manage them more efficiently. Read on to learn more about...

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Paying Off Your Student Loans Part 2: Forbearance and Forgiveness

In Part 2 of our series on managing medical student loan debt, we explore the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program as well as alternatives to forbe...

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Smiling doctor understands how PSLF can hel her serve communities in need

How PSLF Can Help Doctors Serve Communities in Need

Read on to learn more about how student loan relief through PSLF can help doctors serve the communities that need them most.

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smiling doctor looking for student loan forgiveness

Student Loan Forgiveness for Doctors: An Overview

Let’s explore how doctors can qualify for student loan forgiveness through different types of federal programs, such as Income-driven Repayment (IDR...

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A couple of federal student loan borrowers enjoying after repaying their student loan

Guide to Federal Student Loan Repayment Programs

Federal student loan borrowers have a number of repayment options to choose from. This guide will walk you through the different options for standard...

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Understanding Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Learn about PSLF, a US government program that allows borrowers employed at non-profits and government entities to have their Federal Direct Loans for...

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