Student Loans Know your loans How much will you owe after graduation? What types of loans do you have and how many? Federally backed or private- different options, terms, and assistance are available depending on the type What are the terms? Interest rates Length of payback periods Restrictive or cost-inflicting rules When to start paying? Identify your most valuable resources If you are unsure of your loan information, visit the financial aid office (located in East Hall or www.hamline.edu/fa) for a summary and explanation of the details of you specific situation. You can also view your loans on Piperline (Financial aid services>loan application history) Login and learn to navigate websites of your student loan providers Ask alumni and other recent graduates about their experiences Money Revolution is here to help! Create a proactive game plan before graduating What will an affordable monthly payment be? Learn what other expenses to expect after college Based on a given monthly payment: How long will it take to pay off your loans? How much will you be paying in total interest? Can you afford to pay extra in order to pay them off faster?