Wouldnt it be nice if someone else would help pay off your student loans?

Although its possible additional legislation could extend the deadline, there are no guarantees.

And ignoring student loans will only make the situation worse and harder to recover from.

This photo shows a silhouette of a graduate walking down stairs against a sunny sky.

But just because your student loans need to be paid doesnt meanyouneed to pay them.

Check out these four alternative sources of money specifically for paying back student loan debt.

Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.

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This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.

Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.

Your Employer

Why not ask your boss to pay your student loans?

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Siblings can use up to $10,000 from their 529 savings plans to contribute to your student loan payments.

So be nice to your sister.

Is committing to active-duty service worth getting someone else to pay off your student loans?

Thats up to you to decide.

Tiffany Wendeln Connors is a staff writer/editor at The Penny Hoarder.

Readher bio and other work here, then catch her on Twitter @TiffanyWendeln.

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