Can I pay my student loan back early without penalty?

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Justin Draeger
Spokesperson, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
www.nasfaa.org  

Justin Draeger is Assistant Director for Communications with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). Prior to joining NASFAA, Justin worked as the lead analyst for the Michigan Guaranty Agency. Justin began his career in student aid 10 years ago working as the financial aid administrator for the Douglas J Aveda Institute in East Lansing, Michigan. Justin earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Resource Management from Brigham Young University and his MBA in Finance from Baker College. He has presented at several conferences in both the financial aid and business management fields and continues to publish nationally. Justin has been tapped for his expertise on student financing by CNBC, Fox Business News, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Kiplinger, Business Week, National Public Radio, and more.

Can I pay my student loan back early without penalty?

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