Posts tagged "student loan advice"

How do student loans for college work?

Question: How do student loans for college work? Are they different from traditional loans? Are they harder to get than traditional loans? Is there such a thing as a student loan that you wont have to pay until your job starts? Are there better options to student loans?

Answer: Most student loans work like traditional loans. There are a few exceptions, but all in all, student loans have to be paid back, interest and all.

Big Banks Ending Student Loans For Community College Students

You know, finding student aid for a community college is hard enough. But now with the economy the way it is and the credit crisis, finding student aid just got a little tougher. For many, this may be a disadvantage of attending a community college.

What student loans are available to me at mid-semester?

Question: I need money for basic living expenses. I attend a community college. I’m currently enrolled for 10 credits so I’m not quite full time, but I plan on being full time in the winter semester. Are there any student loans that will help me pay for basic living expenses? Any mid semester student loans?

Student Loan FAQ’s – Frequently Asked Questions About Student Loans

Student Loan FAQ’s (frequently asked questions)

Who do I contact if my lender or lender servicer has closed? You can contact the guaranty agency that is listed for additional information about your loan.

Who do I contact if the guaranty agency is closed? Staff at the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Information Center will take your information and forward it to the appropriate parties for research and a response. You can contact them at 1-800-4-FED-AID or TDD 1-800-730-8913.

The Federal Perkins Student Loan – Perkins Student Loan Information

Federal Perkins Student Loan

Federal Perkins Loan – what is it and am I elgible for one?