Federal student loans also offer hardship benefits, such as loan deferment and forbearance, which can keep your loans in good standing for a period of time when you're unable to make payments. Private student loans may offer some hardship assistance but don't offer the same benefits.

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You may've heard that payments will be restarting soon for SAVE borrowers, which can be confusing, since your monthly payment will likely change. You can apply for another income-driven repayment plan if you've found one that's a good fit, but Rubin said there's no action you need to take right now.