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Glossary of Financial Aid Terms
"L" Terms
- Lender
- A financial institution, such as a bank, a state agency,, a savings and loan association, a credit union, or a qualified program that makes FFELP and/or private loans.
- Loan Repayment Options
- Special repayment features offered at the discretion of the lender and other holder of student loans. Some are designed to reward timely payment, such as the Sallie Mae-sponsored "Great Rewards" Program. Other programs are designed to make payment both more convenient and less expensive, such as the Sallie Mae-sponsored "Direct Repay" program.
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