Managing student loan debt can be overwhelming, especially for graduates juggling multiple monthly payments with different interest rates and repayment terms. A Federal Direct Consolidation Loan offers a streamlined solution by combining multiple federal student loans into a single, manageable loan with a fixed interest rate. This consolidation process is facilitated through the U.S. Department of Education, providing borrowers with a simplified repayment structure that may also open pathways to additional repayment options, such as income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs.