Q & A: What you need to know about cosigning a student loan

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Q & A: What you need to know about cosigning a student loan

Before cosigning a student loan, you should consider your responsibilities as a cosigner. Here is what you need to know about cosigning a student loan.

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Cosigner

A person who agrees to repay the loan in the event the primary borrower does not. A cosigner is considered a co-borrower and is equally responsible for repayment of the loan.

Direct PLUS Loan

A federal loan that requires a credit evaluation and is available to graduate students and parents of dependent undergraduate students.



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