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Federal Student Aid - Five Things to Know Before Consolidating Federal Student Loans

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How to Consolidate Federal Student Loans Into a Direct Consolidation Loan

Combine eligible federal student loans into one Direct Consolidation Loan, with one monthly payment and a new fixed weighted-average interest rate.

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