No Cosigner Student Loans-Are These Totally Bad Options?
No cosigner student loans are best fit for borrowers who are currently employed and have good credit record. They are one of the alternatives used when a borrower has already exhausted his/her options for federal loans and grants. Since these also have pros and cons, it’s best to reflect if no cosigner student loans are appropriate for your circumstance. A typical credit-based alternative student loan (or supplemental student loan) requires a cosigner. This is because most students do not really have an established credit history not until they start working. That is why a cosigner is needed to help you get an approval and (possibly) a lower interest rate.
Loans available for students are divided into two broad categories: federal loans and private loans. Normally, federal loans are recommended as first options. These include the Perkins loan, the Stafford loan, and the Parent and Graduate PLUS loans. Last July 1, 2010, these programs are now only available through the Direct Loan Program. The difference between a government loan and private loan mainly lies in their interest rate. Federal loans even went through significant changes last July 1, 2010. They were made more inexpensive with fixed interest rates. The Stafford loans, for example, have now a 4.5% interest (before it was 5.6%). For first time borrowers, it’s important to take note that you need to file a FAFSA form first in order to be awarded with any federal grants or loans. Application for private education loans tend to be easy since you can do it any time and through online. To avoid borrowing, don’t forget to list down all your educational expenses, like a computer, tuition, books, and room and board. Again, these are not designed to pay the total cost of your attendance to any university or college. These are only used to supplement other aspects of your education costs that can’t be solely supported by your government-awarded financial aid. Depending on your choice, you can also apply for other supplemental loan programs aside from the private loan you currently have. Some of the financial institutions that you check out include Sallie Mae, Wells Fargo, Citi, PNC, Charter One, Citizens Bank, and Discover. If you want to have higher chances of approval and getting a lower interest—and this couldn’t be stressed enough—don’t forget to take with you a creditworthy cosigner. What if you already have student loans (private or federal), how can you lower your interest rates? You can try enrolling them for consolidation. A consolidation program will help protect your loans from the effects of future rate increases. Take note, however, that this will only work for variable rate loans. Borrowing money can be a headache. But it will only grow worse if you choose the wrong types and mismanage them. Be a responsible borrower. Give yourself time to think and reflect what you really need. If you believe that no cosigner student loans are fit for you, research about them before applying. |
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