student loan

noun

: a loan that is used to pay for a student's education

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Student loans can require a more individualized strategy Older Americans carrying student loan debt — whether for their own education or loans taken out for family members — may have additional factors to consider. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 First, log in to your student loan servicer account and select auto pay. — Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 SoFi is a good fit for borrowers who value extra member benefits alongside their student loan. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Experts warned that universities would need more time to implement the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s changes to student loan policy. — Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for student loan

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“Student loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20loan. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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