College Student Loans
College loans from the College Loan Solutions program are a flexible supplement to your financial aid package. This private college loan can cover expenses such as a computer and tuition hikes.
College Loan Solutions
Have scholarships, grants and Federal loans not provided enough funds to cover the cost of your education? The College Loan Solutions program for can help you meet your educational needs.
The College Loan Solutions program differs from traditional or government loan programs in the many ways, including:
- Borrow up to the cost of education minus financial aid received
- Six-month grace period while you find a job
- Generous repayment terms
Get the Money You Need with a Private Student Loan
- Cover additional costs not met by other financial aid
- Borrow up to the cost of attendance and pay for tuition, supplies, housing, etc.
College Loan Blog
Audio: In a Washington Minute -- A Partisan Divide on Student Loans
Nov 24 2009
"Democrats on Capitol Hill are urging colleges to plan for the end of bank-based student lending, but Republicans want to renew a program that aids the bank-based system," The Chronicle of Higher Education reports. "Paul Basken and Sara Hebel describe the game of chicken the...
Do fixed interest rate private student loans exist?
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....
When May I Consolidate my Federal Loans?
For both FFEL and Direct Loans you can consolidate:
* During your grace period.
* Once you've entered repayment (the day after the end of the six-month grace period).
* During periods of deferment or forbearance.


