Consolidating them into a single Direct Consolidation Loan can help him simplify the repayment process, since he will only have one monthly payment to make.
My son was already assigned to a repayment plan, but he is having trouble keeping up with the payments. Can he switch to a different repayment plan?
Absolutely. Your son can change his repayment plan for free at any time.
How exactly does a Direct Consolidation Loan work?