Removing a Cosigner From Your Student Loans

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When can a cosigner be released from a student loan? How can a cosigner be released from a student loan? What is a cosigner release form?
What Is a Cosigner on a Student Loan?
Who Can Be a Cosigner on Student Loans?
Can a Cosigner Be Removed From a Student Loan?
Removing a Cosigner From Student Loans
1. Contacting Your Lender
Be of a legal age to enter a legal contract on your own Meet income requirements Satisfy credit requirements Meet other criteria.
2. Putting Together Your Paperwork Needed
3. Applying For Student Loan Cosigner Release
How Refinancing Student Loans Can Help Release a Cosigner
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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