Are student loans amortized like a mortgage?

Seeking Advice
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In the US, a mortgage is normally obtained for 30 years, held to term, with 360 equal payments with principal amounts increasing and interest dropping until the end.

Are student loans in the United States structured similarly, with a predetermined period and monthly payment?

I have little knowledge of student loans, but I am used to mortgages. I am making an effort to learn more about them, particularly as my kids consider their college options.

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Amortization means gradually paying off debt, such as a loan or mortgage, with regular payments. Student loans are usually amortized because they involve making regular payments. Each payment is split into paying off the loan itself (principal) and the interest.