What's Being Said About Private Student Loans

Private student loans to move out of my parent's house?
Hi. I'm looking for information on private student loans. My main issue is that the loan will be strictly for living expenses, not tuition or books. My mother is willing to pay for my tuitio ... more

Private Student Loans?!? Pls. Help?
I am currently attending a 4 year program for a BS in IT. I have Pell grants and federal stafford loans but I am starting to aquire costs for pc software fees, new computers, parts and so on ... more

Private Student loans?
I have a LARGE amount of student loans, both federal (consolidated) and private. My private loans are on a variable interest rate. I feel like I am spinning my wheels paying each month to a ... more

NON TERI private student loans?
I know all about Sallie Mae and all the private student loan companies on the net. My problem is I found a great new MBA program in Buenos Aires but they do not appear on the TERI approved s ... more

Eligible for private student loans?
I lost my federal financial aid this year due to poor academic performance. I am serious about reestablishing myself, but have raised only half of what I will need to pay for the next two se ... more

Has anyone taken out private student loans?
I took out private student loans during college, and boy was I stupid for doing so. Anyone know where I can consolidate these? Everyone is telling me I can't. Any help on ways to pay priv ... more

When should I consolidate my federal and private student loans?
I have a few different student loans out; 3 private and 1 federal. Should I wait until I graduate to consolidate or should I do it now. I'm currently paying $500 on one private loan. The oth ... more

What is a good company to consolidate private student loans with?
I would like to consolidate my private student loans but don't want to be subject to the pitfalls of those attractive offers like "Consolidate now and get a check fo $1000.00." I read the f ... more

It is a good idea stick with one lender for all student private loans, or stick w/the same
I have gone through the same private lender (BOA) for all my federal and private student loans. However, this year I am thinking of borrowing from citibank for my private loan needs. Is it ... more

Private student loans?
I am in desperate need of a private student loan for $2000 so I can start school. Does anyone know of any companies that will approve you with not so good credit but with a co-signer? I have ... more

private student loans in philippines?
is there anyone here in philippines who offers a private loan for a student like me? i am willing to sign a contract and pay back the loan with the interest after graduation or even after 2 ... more

Private student loans?
I have a co-signer for a private loan for school but their income is from a VA benefit each month. Does anyone know if this type of income would work and what would they have to show as proo ... more

What are the better private student loans offered?
I am a 2nd year college student looking for a private loan but I have no idea where to start looking. Thanks for the responses... If any one has taken out a private student loan, I would lik ... more

Student Loans-Private Signature.?
Private Student Loans, in particular, the Signature Student loans serviced by Sallie Mae. I am well aware of the nature of Sallie Mae. They are the classic "have your cake and eat it too", ... more

Are private student loans a good idea for my situation?
Hey guys, . I filed my FAFSA and I am ineligible for any federal loans, so I would have to take out private student loans. I have a co-signer with pretty good credit (credit score over 70 ... more

private student loans?
I'm a full-time college student recieving, PELL, TAP, & Stafford loans but I still fall short. My parents can't afford to take out a parent loan for me, nor can they pay any of my college co ... more

student loans, federal to cover private?
I have returned to school persuing an engineering degree. I took out a private student loan to cover housing four years ago and deferment is over. Since I am in school and federal student ... more

Private Student Loans I need to Consolidate. HELP!!!!!?
I need to consolidate private student loans. NOT FEDERAL. Thus I need someone's help with who to consolidate them with. Most companies only deal with private student loans. The payment is ki ... more

private student loans?
I am starting school in a month and will not receive my financial aid and loans until October...I still need to buy a computer and misc school stuff, I don't have very good credit ...where i ... more

Private Student Loans?
I'm trying to pay off my private student loans and I was just wondering if anyone has any ideas on way's to pay it off quicker? I have a lot of debt (loans & credit cards) and have two jobs ... more

are private student loans a viable supplement to federal loans and scholarships?
I see alot of Private Student Loan companies being advertised on TV these days. I was wondering if 1) these companies are legit and 2) if this is a good idea for supplement funding when Fed ... more

Private student loans?
Member since: May 20, 2006 Total points: 111 (Level 1) Points earned this week: --% Best answer I am needing to know if you can have two different private student loans for two diff ... more

Help in Refinancing Private Student Loans!?
I have four private student loans that have an unsatisfactory interest rate. Can anyone relate any experiences or advice with consolidation of private student loans that would help me in the ... more

Interest rates on Private Student Loans too High?!?! What do I do?!?
I have two private student loans and the interest rate in my opinion is outrageous. One is 12.25% and the 2nd is 18.125%. I pay $200 over the min. monthly payment amount. I am going to be c ... more

Question requarding private student loans?
my husband has a student loan from Sallie Mae (someone else may have heard of them). This may be TMI, but it started as 30,000, and for reasons not under our control, he has had to defer the ... more

Are there any private student loans you can get with ok credit???
I have been applying for student loans left and right and my parents finally said they would co-sign for me. However, they have okay credit and I have horrible credit. Are there any privat ... more

What kind of loan can I get to consolidate private student loans?
I have $100,000 in private student loans from two lenders. The interest rate is over 10%. Is there a way to get another loan to pay this off at a lower interest rate? What kind of debt co ... more

I need help consolidating PRIVATE student loans (NOT FEDERAL)?
I have tried to contact many different consolidation companies but they cannot help me with PRIVATE student loans. My payments are outrageous and I cannot pay them. I have placed them in f ... more

What are the credit factors for private student loans?
I am trying to accumulate financial aid for this upcomin fall semester and it is a lot harder than it was a year ago. I've tried applying to 3 different institutions for private student loa ... more

What are the best private student loans?
Who are the best lenders for private student loans? I already have information for federal loans and scholarships. ... more

G.I. Bill for private student loans........?
Once you get your G.I. bill money after you serve your time in the military can u use those funds for Private student loans? ... more

Smart idea to pay off private student loans with federal loans?
I'm a sophomore in college, and as of now, I have $20,000 in private loans. Now, once I become a junior/senior, I will get up to $10,500 each year in federal loans. Should I just use the f ... more

private student loans with bad credit and no-cosigner??
im entering my first year of nursing school., which is pretty expensive. i have no job at the moment because of school and need a private loan. I have Stafford loans but its not enough to co ... more

bank of america private student loans...?
i am an incoming freshmen in undergrad. my parents and i have covered most of tution with grants/scholarships and a federal stafford loan [which i also took out with bank of america]. i need ... more

What private Student Loans can I get if my parents have declared Bankruptcy and they are m
Alright, I am sitting here with 4,989 in Finacial Aid from my FASA and now I need to turn to private loans. The problem is my only Co-Signer's (my parents) declare Bankruptcy about 6 years ... more

I need help finding a company to consolidate my private student loans?
Does anyone have any suggestions as to where a good place to consolidate private student loans would be? I currently have about $60K in loans through sallie mae. I have been trying to work ... more

Should I consolidate my private student loans before the June 31st interest rate deadline?
I know that the Federal interest rates will be going up to 7.25%, but are the private rates expected to follow suit? Also, is it possible to consolidate federal loans together with privat ... more

anyone know of a good bank to consolidate private student loans through?
I've got quite a bit out in student loans because I went to a private college some I'm looking for a bank that's going to allow me to walk away with the smallest monthly payment possible ... more

Is there any possible way to combine federal and private student loans?
I wish to God they told me in college that I wouldn't be able to consolidate them all down the road. I have federal through ACS at a total balance of 20K- fixed rate of 7.25% with monthly pa ... more

Can anyone offer advice and/or personal experiences regarding consolidating federal AND pr
I am trying to learn about the best way and the best lender, if any, with which to consolidate my federal AND private student loans TOGETHER into one, consolidated loan and payment. Any sug ... more

Is there any help for people with Private student loans?
I have private loans with Sallie Mae, when I took the loans out, I was told my payments would only be $220 a month, okay great I can pay that. They started at $350, and have risen to over $ ... more

What is the best option for consolidating private student loans?
I have both federal and private loans that need consolidation, I'll take any advice I can get. Thanks so much ... more

Private Student Loans?
I attend an expensive private school. This is my senior year and financial aid informed me that I have maxed out my federal aid and would have to get a private student loan. I applied for a ... more

about private student loans?
How much can I borrow on a private student loan a year? Can I use the money to live off campus? Can I be a part time student to get a private student loan or do I have to be a full time stud ... more

If I claim bankruptcy does that get rid of my PRIVATE student loans?
I know it doesnt get rid of federal loans but what about private loans through banks? ... more

Private Student Loans?
What are diffent loan companys that i can apply for a private student loan? Other then Sallie Mae. They cant require a co-signer! I am currently on my 4th year of school ... more

Private Student Loans?
I've been looking into getting a private student loan to cover my school and living expenses while I'm attending college in Canada (I'm American). The problem I've been encountering is the c ... more

Are private student loans relatively easy to get as long as you are enrolled/accepted at a
Since the repayment doesnt start till 6 months after graduation, I would assume it's easy to get the loan, am I right on this? My worst nightmare is to get accepted into a school and not ha ... more

Are private student loans relatively easy to get as long as you are enrolled?
Since the repayment doesnt start till 6 months after graduation, I would assume it's easy to get the loan, am I right on this? My worst nightmare is to get accepted into a school and not ha ... more

Private student loans?
I do not have the best credit ever and my co-signer has a discharged bankruptcy that has been discharged almost 2 years now. I am needing a private student loan for living expenses. I have a ... more