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Private Education Loans

Private Education Loans, also known as Alternative Education Loans, help bridge the gap between the actual cost of your education and the limited amount the government allows you to borrow in its programs. Private loans are offered by private lenders and there are no federal forms to complete. Sites like Credible allow you to view and compare private loans in real time.

Some families turn to private education loans when the federal loans don’t provide enough money or when they need more flexible repayment options. However, since federal education loans are less expensive than and offer better terms than private student loans, you should exhaust your eligibility for federal student loans before resorting to private student loans.

Many students take out private education loans in order to finance their education. With that, it’s best to get as much information as possible before you begin the process on Private Student Loans and Private Student Loan Consolidation.

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