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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (3 children)

does your student debt accrue interest?

[–] TeddE 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Probably not after it was paid off

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 day ago

you never know with America

[–] dohpaz42 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

There are two types of loans: subsidized and subsidized. The subsidized loans do not accrue any interest, as the fed pays that for you. Unsubsidized loans do accrue interest; typically a lower rate than regular loans (mine were 6%). Student loans cannot be discharged through bankruptcy.

[–] damnedfurry 2 points 1 day ago

There are two types of loans: subsidized and subsidized.

🤔 (lol)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

That is not correct. Subsidized loans accrue interest, but only starting six months after graduation or when you drop below half-time enrollment.

And the rate is the same for subsidized and unsubsidized, currently 6.53%. https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/interest-rates

[–] dohpaz42 1 points 1 day ago

My loans were over 20 years old. Things have changed since then.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Yes, enough where its possible to have your student debt die after you.