Can someone tell me if it is possible to get a student loan while in debt?

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    Can someone tell me if it is possible to get a student loan while in debt?
    As in the title, thank you for any answers
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    Re: Can someone tell me if it is possible to get a student loan while in debt?
    student loans don't go off your credit rating
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    Re: Can someone tell me if it is possible to get a student loan while in debt?
    There is no credit check for student loans - because they deduct the repayments from your wage packet before you even see the money, they know that you will always keep up with your repayments.
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    Re: Can someone tell me if it is possible to get a student loan while in debt?
    Thanks for the info guys.
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