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Oldgoat31
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Hi,

I was wondering if a default on your credit file would affect your ability to get a student loan? I can't find any information online.

Thanks.

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  • marcia_
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    Oldgoat31 said:
    Hi,

    I was wondering if a default on your credit file would affect your ability to get a student loan? I can't find any information online.

    Thanks.
     Nope it won't. It's a government loan, they don't check credit records or report to them. 

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  • Oldgoat31
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    That's good to know, thanks.
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