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studeŒŒloan debt can create a serious burden for new graduates. It is important that students begin preparing themselves to meet the obligation ofrepaying their loans at the begiming oftheir college BarBBrS rather than waiting until graduation to think alrout this issue. This prqject is designed to start you thinking about how you will repay your student loans once you have graduatedE You may produce your prQject in PowerPoint, Excel, Prezi (vyww.preziECQm), etC. Regardless of :

your mode of delivery the prQj ect should be professional in appearance. The prQject should include the following topics:

1. Introduction write a brief abstract or overview describing the purpose of the prQject. Define a hypothesis which you intend to evaluate throughout your prcŽªct. This step will help you to stay on track as your prqject develops, 1eading you ultimately to your conclusion. When creating a hypothesis, think about the following questions: Wi11 your student loan monthly paymeut fit into your budget? Will you be ane to pay back your loan fasterŒŒan the standard l O-year rePayment Plan?

2. Begin with a brief discussion of student loans in generaÜE Consider the following:

œ@Discuss ways oflimiting the amount ofmoney you borrow for your education.

What options other than student loans are there to pay for co11ege? Address the following question: Should I borrow as much money as }Š^Œ‚’Ä œ@Discuss the importance of repaying your student loan obligations.

ConsiderŒŒe following questionsd What are the ranifications of defaulting on student loans? Can student loans be dischargedŒŒough bankruptcy? What events might n interfere with your ability to repay your loans? What should you do ifyou find you are having d•rculty making your student loan payments?

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