30-Year Refinance for Student Loans: What To Know Before Extending Your Term
Refinancing to a 30-year loan term is rare, but options like federal consolidation or multiple refinances with private lenders may help you achieve it.
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Erin Gobler has covered personal finance for more than 10 years, with expertise on mortgages, student loans, and credit cards. Erin's work has been featured by Fox, Business Insider, GOBankingRates, Newsweek Vault, and CNN.
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Renee Fleck is a student loans editor with over six years of experience. Her work has been featured in Fast Company, Morning Brew, and Sidebar.io, among other online publications. She is fluent in Spanish and French and enjoys traveling to new places.
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Kelly Larsen is a student loans editor at Credible. She has spent over 10 years covering personal finance, with expertise in mortgage and debt management.
Updated April 18, 2025
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