Applying for Private Student Loans

Written by Rebecca Gardner

While there is an abundance of private student loan lenders currently in existence today, I selected 14 lenders to include in the following list because of their solid reputation, and the quality of the loan products they offer. When choosing a private student loan lender from this list you must keep in mind first—the lender’s [...]

Is It Realistic To Get Student Loans Without A Cosigner?

Written by Rebecca Gardner

One of the biggest misconceptions about getting financial aid to pay for college is whether you can get a private student loan when you have bad credit, or no credit. The answer is that you can, but there is a significant catch involved. If want to get a private student loan when you have bad [...]

Getting Financial Aid With Bad Credit and No Cosigner

Written by Rebecca Gardner

Trying to get private student loans with no cosigner and bad credit is no easy task. Private student loans are based on credit, unlike their federal student loan counterparts, which are based on financial need. Having the appropriate credentials in terms of credit is therefore imperative for a fast approval, and the only real way [...]