Jul 13, 2017
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Creative Ways to Save Money on Textbooks
College textbooks can be shockingly expensive. Find helpful ways to save money on this necessary expense with help from Discover Student Loans.
Most student loans have the option to defer repayments until after graduation. This can be a tempting choice for a student on a tight budget, but making even small monthly payments during your time at college can make a difference because it helps offset the interest that accrues.
Here's how making payments while enrolled in college and during the grace period can reduce your monthly payments and the total loan cost of your loan.
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The Student Aid Report
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Average Cost of College Tuition
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My Biggest Student Loan Regrets
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How to Graduate College with (Almost) No Debt
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How Rising Interest Rates Affect Your Student Loans
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