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What Is the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program?
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program offers healthcare professionals assistance with paying off their student loans. Learn more.
Rebecca Safier
Updated January 14, 2025
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Student Loan Interest: How Much Interest Should You Expect to Pay on Student Loans?
Interest rates on student loans are important for understanding which type of loans to get. Learn more about the average student loan interest rate today.
Nancy Bilyeau
August 4, 2023
6 min read
Student Loan Debt and the Racial Wealth Gap
The racial wealth gap is the economic inequalities of wealth based on race. Learn more about the impacts the racial wealth gap has on student loans.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
August 4, 2023
6 min read
All You Need to Know About Graduate School Student Loan Refinancing
Grad students can end up with more student loan debt than undergrads. Learn from Lantern all you need to know about refinancing graduate school loans.
Rebecca Safier
August 4, 2023
7 min read
Understanding Capitalized Interest on Student Loans
Capitalized interest can add up on your student loans and add to your debt. Learn more about capitalized interest on student loans and how it works here.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
August 3, 2023
7 min read
Will Refinancing Student Loans Hurt My Credit Score?
Does refinancing student loans hurt credit? Learn from Lantern whether student loan refinancing will hurt your credit and how to ensure the effect is positive.
Rebecca Safier
August 3, 2023
6 min read
Recertifying Income-Based Repayments for Student Loans
Each year, you’ll need to recertify your income-based repayment plan for student loans. Read on to learn what IBR recertification is and how to apply for it.
Rebecca Safier
August 3, 2023
8 min read
Credit Score Needed to Refinance Student Loans: Here's What You Should Know
What credit score is needed to refinance student loans? Learn more from Lantern about the minimum credit score needed to refinance student loans.
Rebecca Safier
August 3, 2023
8 min read
Student Loan Forbearance vs Deferment
Forbearance and deferment are two different options for pausing payment on student loans. Learn about forbearance vs deferment and how they work.
Chris Alexis
August 3, 2023
9 min read
Does Refinancing Student Loans Hurt Your Credit?
Refinancing your student loans can affect your credit score. Here's what to expect and what you can do about it.
Nancy Bilyeau
August 3, 2023
6 min read
When Does Interest Accrue on Student Loans?
Student loan interest adds to your education costs, so it’s important to understand when and how it accrues. Learn the facts on federal and private loans.
Melanie Lockert
August 3, 2023
10 min read
Guide to Deferring Student Loans When Going Back to School
Going back to school and paying student loans can be tough. Deferment can help you delay repayment. Read on to learn how it works, plus the pros and cons.
Melissa Brock
August 3, 2023
7 min read
What Is the College Dropout Debt Crisis?
Dropping out of college happens often and can leave a student with loans to be repaid. Here, what you need to know about this situation and solutions.
Jacqueline DeMarco
August 3, 2023
8 min read
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