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Elaine Rubin

Best Private Student Loans for February 2026

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Elaine Rubin

Best Parent Student Loans for February 2026

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Best Graduate Student Loans for Professional Students

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Editor's Picks for Best Student Loans

Tré Norman

Student Loans for Nursing School

By Tré Norman
There are federal and private student loans available for nursing school. Once you’ve exhausted federal student loans, private student loans may help you fill the funding gap. Learn more about your federal and private student loans options.
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Penny Redlin

Best Credit Union Student Loans February 2026

By Penny Redlin
The best credit unions for student loans February 2026. Learn which credit unions are best for borrowing money for college.
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Penny Redlin

Best Student Loan Options for Residents of California

By Penny Redlin

The cost of education in California has been rising steadily over the years, making it harder for students and families to afford college without extra help. Choosing the right student loan can make or break your financial future.

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Penny Redlin

Student Loans for Summer School

By Penny Redlin
Summer school is a great way for you to stay on track with your education or even get ahead. By taking summer classes, you can earn credits faster, graduate earlier, or catch up on any classes you might have missed. It’s a smart option if you want to make the most of your time and reach your academic goals more quickly.
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Emergency Student Loans

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Colleges and lenders have programs in place to help you make ends meet when you need it most. Learn more about emergency help, including federal, state, institutional and private student loan options.
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Elaine Rubin

Pros and Cons of Private Student Loans

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Learn the pros and cons of Private student loans, including borrowing up to your school’s certified cost of attendance, and potentially lower interest rates than federal student loans.
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Penny Redlin

How to Find a Creditworthy Cosigner

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The rising costs of college have made it more difficult to cover all the costs without having to borrow money in many cases. Private student loan lenders generally want student borrowers, (who for the most part lack a credit history), to have a cosigner to ensure the loan has a higher probability of being repaid on-time and in full.

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Bag Of Money Private Student Loans

A private student loan is a credit-based loan for college that can cover the gap between financial aid received and the full cost of attendance. Private student loans are issued by private lending institutions, such as banks and credit unions.
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Private student loan terms and conditions vary by lender. However, there are some terms and conditions that tend to be pretty similar from lender to lender.
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One way to find a private lender that works with your school is to contact your school’s financial aid office, you can also enter your school on the home page of Edvisors.com to see a list of lenders that work with your school.
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The exact amount of time it takes to get a private student loan will vary by lender, school, and time of year. Generally, the process can take as little as two weeks and as long as two months.
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Unless you have a strong credit rating and history, you will probably need to apply for a private student loan with a credit-worthy cosigner.
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Yes, some private student loan lenders offer options for students who are seeking professional training and trade certificate programs.
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