Understanding Paid Ahead Status on Your Student Loans

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What is Paid Ahead Status on Student Loans?
How Paid Ahead Status Works
Getting Out of Paid Ahead Status
Pausing Your Loan Payments
Contacting Your Lender
Speaking With Borrower Advocates
Contacting the Department of Education Student Loan Ombudsman
How Paid Ahead Affects Refinancing Student Loans
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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