Student Loan Consolidation - Good or Bad Idea?

This calculator could save you money and speed your payment. BUT here's a critical tip... Consolidation loans only make sense if you're no longer entitled to any further student debt aid.

Remember, you should only consolidate if:

  • you make too much money for interest relief
  • you have already used up your interest relief, including extended interest relief
  • you are not eligible for debt reduction or other loan remission programs
  • you will save more from this than from being able to write off your student loan interest (tax credit)

This Vancity online calculator can help you decide:

https://www.vancity.com/Loans/LoanCalculators/DebtAcceleratedPayoff/

Warning! If you're considering debt consolidation, please first see this Debt 101's article: Thinking of Consolidating? Think Again!


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