Student loans can be confusing and overwhelming, but the resources below offer legitimate student loan help.
Some of these services are free; others, like credit counselors and legal advice, generally cost money. Personalized help may be worth paying for if your situation is complex — and the provider is reputable.
Legit student loan help organizations won’t call, text or email borrowers with offers of debt resolution. Avoid “debt relief” companies that promise immediate student loan forgiveness. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
Here are some best practices for finding legit student loan assistance.
Start with your student loan servicer
The federal government and many private lenders assign each borrower a student loan…
