My student loans have already been consolidated, but I want to reduce my interest rate? Any options?

Aug 29

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My student loan was consolidated in 1998-1999. They are stafford loans, used to pay for my law school education. My interest rate is at 8.25%, and apart from decreasing the interest rate by .25% with online payment, Sallie Mae/Bank One has offered me no other options, since my loans are already consolidated. Any options, other than to take out a new private loan for consolidation?

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