Private student loans

Private college loans can help bridge the financing gap for college tuition and expenses after you have exhausted all other sources of financial aid.

Private student loans (also known as alternative student loans or personal student loans) can help you pay for college, generally at better interest rates than other lines of credit.

You should only use private student loans as supplemental funding after you have exhausted all other sources of financial aid.

As with any student loan, be conservative and only borrow what you absolutely need.

Apply with a cosigner and save money!

If you do not have an established credit history, you may still qualify for a private student loan by applying with a creditworthy cosigner.

If you have a creditworthy cosigner with a credit rating that is better than yours, it may lower your interest rate and loan fee.


Tip

Parents or grandparents generally have more established credit histories than students so applying with a cosigner may help you get lower interest rates on your private student loans.


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