3 Great Private Student Loan Shopping Tips

Monday, June 28, 2010

If you’re like me, you probably did not receive enough money in federal loans for the school year. I graduated this past December and know all too well how frustrating it can be to find a loan or financial aid to cover what seems to be an insurmountable tuition gap.

Thinking about doing your degree abroad?

Friday, June 25, 2010

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If you are, there are unique financial aid challenges that you should know about. For instance, many schools will not qualify for federal aid since they are located outside the United States (with a few exceptions.) In addition, finding a private student loan can be more challenging due to the logistics of certifying a loan

My Parents have Bad Credit!

Friday, June 25, 2010

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One of the challenges of getting a private student loan is finding an adequate cosigner. Because many high school and college students lack the credit history to be viewed as a legitimate borrower by banks, you will almost definitely need a co-signer for a private student loan.

On the Fence about Graduate School?

Friday, June 25, 2010

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If you are currently against the prospect of heading back to school, here are a few things that may change your mind.

Finding the Right Private Loan Cosigner

Friday, June 18, 2010

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If you are an undergrad looking to take out a private student loan to pay for college, you almost certainly do not have the proper credit history necessary to be approved. In almost all cases, you will need a cosigner to assist you in getting the loan. A cosigner is someone who agrees to take

Practical Uses for a Private Student Loan

Thursday, June 17, 2010

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By and large, the most common use for a private student loan is to help cover the remaining cost of tuition when federal loans and scholarships are not enough. But a private student loan allows you to be a bit flexible when paying for college

Nervous about a Private Student Loan? Don’t Be!

Monday, June 7, 2010

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A lot of students and their families are hesitant, for a variety of reasons, about taking out a private student loan.

What is my Debt-to-Income Ratio?

Thursday, June 3, 2010

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For private student loan lenders, there are a number of factors to determine if your credit is sufficient for a private student. One factor is your FICO score (for more information, click here), and the other is your debt-to-income ratio.