For many college graduates, dealing with student loan debt ranks right up there with finding a career job. One method for recent graduates to deal with student loans borrowed during the college years is through loan consolidation.

Several college and university financial aid offices offer information about student loan consolidation. But you might find quicker answers by visiting one of the several sights devoted to the subject on the World Wide Web. Here are a few:

¢ American Education Services

www.aessuccess.org/manage/ consolidation/Tips.shtml

Provides information about student loan consolidation and debt management.

¢ American Medical Students Assn.

www.amsa.org/member/ loan-consolidation-primer.cfm

Helpful primer for navigating the complexities of student loan consolidation.

¢ The State PIRG’s Higher Education Project

www.pirg.org/ consolidation/index.html

Offers useful overview of student loan consolidation.