One of the biggest shows for college students this fall is the new Melrose Place series. On the show actress Stephanie Jacobsen plays Lauren Yung, a medical student who is forced to come up with some unconventional ways to pay her tuition. Early in the season Yung finds out that her father has lost his [...]

Over the Thanksgiving break I had a little bit of extra time on my hands. I spent some of that time looking at my finances and re-evaluating the way I pay my student loans. I have three different student loans and a certain amount of money that I can put towards my loans every month. However, I realized that the way I was allocating my budgeted money was all wrong.

After a serious Turkey Day discussion with your parents about tuition for next semester you may have come to the realization that you are a little short on funds for school. If this is the case you might want to consider applying for a private student loan. Here is a quick run-down on some of our favorite lenders to help you with the search process.

Students often ask me where they can find a fixed interest rate private student loan. The truth about fixed interest rate private student loans is that they do not exist. All private student loan interest rates are variable which means they can fluctuate over time. They are based on a borrower’s credit score and credit [...]

I'm sure the title of this blog alone has fired up some staunch federal student loan supporters. In fact, when I told my friends I was going with a private student loan even they called me an idiot and told me that anyone in their right mind knows that federal student loans are the way to go. But by the end of my defense they were the ones on the defensive.

Before you apply for a private student loan to help fund your undergraduate education it is important to think about where you see yourself after graduation. If you see yourself taking on more education and do not think you will be able to start paying back your loans you might want to think twice before taking on a private student loan.

Many students become frustrated when they learn a cosigner is required when completing an application for a private student loan.

If I had a dime every time I heard someone say, "I need more funds for school," I would easily be able to send my entire family to Harvard...TWICE. It's just the way it is these days. We're turning over those stones, calling our rich uncle, and exhausting every avenue we know of to find those extra dollars.

While federal loans are designed to go toward your cost of attendance private student loans can be used in a wide variety of ways like for housing expenses.

Having good credit and a credit worthy co-signer is only half the equation when it comes to securing a private student loan for school. In addition, the school also needs to approve the amount you are requesting. But how do you know if they will approve it? There are a few basic things you should keep in mind.