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Can I get a Stafford Loan if I have bad credit/declared bankruptcy/have late payments on credit cards?

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Can I get a Stafford Loan if I have bad credit/declared bankruptcy/have late payments on credit cards?

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Yes. The Stafford Loan is not a credit-based loan – it is a need-based loan and your eligibility for it is governed by your FAFSA submission, not your credit report.