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Can you pause a student loan payment?

Morning All,

This is my first post on Martin's forum, however I have used the site for a while now and have found it very helpful! Thanks

I am currently dealing with my debts and trying to work out a budget.

I currently pay a contribution of around £80 a month towards my student loan. This is taken out of my wages directly by PAYE.
Is there any way that you can request to pause this payment, as I feel that the money would be a lot better spent elsewhere at this moment in time!

Thanks in advance for any advice you may be able to give....

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  • tasha-debt
    tasha-debt Posts: 974 Forumite
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    No you can not. My friend asked them, but that was a few years ago so maybe call them and find out.

    Sorry

    I’m back and more determined than ever!!!!!
  • Fiddlestick
    Fiddlestick Posts: 2,339 Forumite
    Eldridge31 wrote: »
    I currently pay a contribution of around £80 a month towards my student loan. This is taken out of my wages directly by PAYE.
    Is there any way that you can request to pause this payment, as I feel that the money would be a lot better spent elsewhere at this moment in time!

    No.

    Since it's taken out pre-tax, just treat it as if you never had it to begin with :)
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