Taking a Break From College? Here’s What You Need To Know
Taking a break from college can affect your financial aid and student loans, but planning ahead can help you return smoothly.
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Emily Guy Birken is an authority on student loans and personal finance. Her work has been featured by MSN Money and MarketWatch.
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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.
Updated February 6, 2025
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