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Jeffrey Hanson Education Services. All Rights Reserved.  \nJeffrey Hanson Education Services  \nVanderbilt Law School  \nMajority of law students …  \n2  \n… now graduate with an  \nEDUCATIONAL MORTGAGE  \nEssentially, you’re financing an important investment in yourself  \n3  \nYou can be successful…  \n❑ In repaying this “mortgage”  \n❑ Without having to sacrifice your career aspirations or the achievement of your other financial and personal goals  \nBut, you must make smart, strategic, and well-informed decisions about how you finance your education!  \nDecisions to be made …  \n4  \n❑ Should you borrow private student loans rather than federal student loans if you could get a lower interest rate?  \n❑ Should you borrow the minimum amount you need to achieve your goals?  \n❑ Should you pay the interest on your loans as it accrues while in law school?  \nYou need to understand how federal student loans differ from other forms of debt (including private student loans) to make informed decisions about these questions.  \n5 Let’s talk about …  \n.. the “elephant in the room!”  \n“DEBT”  \n6 Normally with debt …  \n…you’re “boxed into a corner”  \nfrom a financial perspective!  \nWhy are you in that “corner”?  \n7  \n❑ Payments are “locked-in” and based on the amount you owe—your DEBT—not on your ability to repay that debt.  \nAs such, DEBT puts you at RISK and LIMITS your options, financially.  \n❑ Puts you at RISK of having to miss the payment due to loss of income or an unexpected expense.  \n❑ LIMITS your ability to pursue the job you want, invest for retirement, buy a house, etc.  \nNot all debt is the same …  \nWhat’s the difference?  \n8  \n“DEBT”  \nCredit cards  \n“Debt”  \nHome mortgage, private student loans  \n“debt”  \nFederal student loans  \n9  \nWith federal student loans…   \n…you don’t need to be“boxed” into that corner!  \nIn essence,  \nfederal student loans offer …  \n10  \nChoice  \nFlexibility  \nSafety","cbCairysS6NIwwSK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairysS6NIwwSK","pdf",1700054,49,"English","# Borrowing Strategies\n## Smart Decisions for Law School Financing\n## Debt Risks and Limited Options\n## Debt vs. Federal Student Loans\n## Federal Loan Benefits: Choice, Flexibility, Safety","[{\"question\":\"Why does the document emphasize making strategic borrowing decisions for law school?\",\"answer\":\"It argues that financing education involves important choices, and smart, well-informed decisions help avoid sacrificing career aspirations and other financial goals.\"},{\"question\":\"What risks does the document associate with debt in general?\",\"answer\":\"It states debt “locks in” payments based on the amount owed, increasing the risk of missed payments due to income loss or unexpected expenses and limiting financial options.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document distinguish federal student loans from other debts?\",\"answer\":\"It explains that federal student loans are not “boxed into that corner” and offers choice, flexibility, and safety compared with credit cards, home mortgages, and private student loans.\"}]","Strategies for Smart Borrowers - Make Smart Decisions When Borrowing Money for Law School | PDF",1790532485,123]