"If you're having trouble making your [student loan] payments, there are some programs that can provide some relief," CNN.com reports. "If your income isn't sufficient to repay a federal loan, you can apply for an economic hardship deferment or forbearance which would suspend or reduce your monthly payments. However, keep in mind that the interest will continue to grow on loans that are not federally subsidized."

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