What Great Lakes Educational Loan Services borrowers need to know
Your student loan servicer is responsible for helping you manage repayment.
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Your student loan servicer is responsible for helping you manage repayment.
You have several options for getting a loan as an independent student.
Typically either you or your child can take out the new private loan.
Many foreign schools are eligible for tax-free withdrawal under 529 plan rules.
Moving IRA funds into a 529 plan could trigger fees, but you can avoid a penalty.
The right parent student loan depends on your priorities and financial situation.
AES may be your servicer if you have a private student loan or a FFELP loan.
Firstmark is a division of Nelnet, but it services only private student loans.