Guide to Extending Student Loan Repayment Terms

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What Is the Average Student Loan Repayment Term?
Extending Repayment Terms
1. Finding a Suitable Lender
2. Determining Repayment Length for You
3. Applying to Extend Repayments
How Long Can You Extend Repayments for?
Can Student Loans Be Extended to 30 Years?
The Takeaway
Frequently Asked Questions
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About the Author
Jennifer Calonia is a Los Angeles-based finance writer who has covered the gamut, including student loans, credit card rewards, consumer loans, and debt. Her work has been featured in outlets like Bankrate, NerdWallet, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, and U.S. News.
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