If you are graduating and entering repayment on your Federal Direct loans, or if you have already entered into repayment, a Consolidation Loan can help ease the burden of loan payments.
Loan consolidation provides many positive benefits such as low fixed interest rates, a longer repayment period, and a single monthly payment to one lender. These benefits often allow recent graduates to begin paying off their loans without placing an undo burden on their entry into the job market. However, depending on your specific circumstances, a consolidation loan may or may not be right for you.
To consolidation your Federal Direct loans go to Direct Loan Consolidation.
To find helpful information regarding loan repayment go to Understanding Student Loan Repayment.