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Debt Management

Your Credit

Before you borrow any money, remember that your loans will affect your credit far into the future. Whenever you obtain a loan, information regarding that loan is reported to credit bureaus. What you borrow today may determine your ability to borrow in the future for a car, house, or other purchases after you graduate. The amount of outstanding loans will be considered when you apply for any other loans.

Things to consider:

• Checking your credit
• Getting a copy of your credit report
• Getting help with your debt management
• Student loans
• Capitalization of Interest
• Loan consolidation

 

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 110
BSB 1-114
Brooklyn, NY 11203-2098
Phone: (718) 270-2488
Fax: (718) 270-7592

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Last updated March 5, 2008

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