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Don’t use idioms

Idioms can be confusing, especially for someone whose first language isn’t English.

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Your counselor will work with you to plan your career path.

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Your counselor will work with you to map out your career path.

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You can contact your regional loan center directly.

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You can reach out to your regional loan center directly.

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If you want to identify an error with the decision on your claim, you can request a Higher-Level Review.

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If you want to point out an error with the decision on your claim, you can request a Higher-Level Review.

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If we have your mobile phone number in our records, we’ll automatically send you text reminders.

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If we have your mobile phone number on file we’ll automatically send you text reminders.
Last updated: May 22, 2023