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#RI-6a6b0d75·7 months ago·
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Lookback: 4 years later, after graduation

Take out private loans for fall and spring semesters

I'm considering taking out private loans to cover out-of-pocket costs for college.

What I wish I knew
"Private loans may have higher interest rates and fees than federal loans"
If I could tell you one thing
"Research and understand the terms and conditions of private loans before taking them out"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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