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What Are Income Share Agreements?

Income share agreements are an alternative to traditional student loans that align payments with your future earnings.

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By Aly J. Yale

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Aly J. Yale

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Aly J. Yale is a personal finance journalist with more than 12 years of experience. Her work has been featured by Forbes, Fox Business, The Motley Fool, Bankrate, and The Balance.

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Renee Fleck

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.

Updated December 5, 2024

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