Cool Retired Women
Private Student Loans
The Cool Retired Women's Group is working with College Aid Direct to provide financial solutions for you and your families.
If your children, grandchildren, neighbors or friends are worried about how to pay for college, we can help.
Read our tips and tricks below to learn about free money and government backed loans.
If you still need additional funds, Sallie Mae can help.
Apply now and mark that tuition bill paid in minutes.
Featured Private Student Loan Lender
| LENDER | VARIABLE APR | FIXED APR | LOAN TERM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.92% APR 1 – 15.08%APR 1 | 3.49% APR 1 – 15.49% APR 1 | 10-15 YEARS 2 |
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Tips and tricks, they will not tell you:
- Apply for Scholarships. Free money is good. You will have to work for it, fill out a form or write an essay. But free is good. Check out our free scholarship search .
- Fill out the FAFSA to determine eligibility for Federal and State aid including Grants. The FAFSA is free . Never pay to fill it out. Fill it out here for at Federal Student Aid , An office of the U.S. Department of Education.
- Compare Federal Loans to Private student loan sources. The Federal student loans charge origination fees and you may be able to get better rates from Private student loan Lenders, if you or your cosigner have good credit.
- Always apply with a credit worthy cosigner. Face it, you aren't a good credit risk to a Lender. No job, no credit and not going to pay them back for 4 or 5 years. The Lenders gives you credit for your cosigners credit history, and you have a better chance of getting approved and getting a lower interest rate
- Compare borrower benefits. ACH can save you .25%. Can your cosigners be released and when?
- Borrow responsibly. We encourage students and families to start with savings, grants, scholarships, and federal student loans to pay for college. Students and families should evaluate all anticipated monthly loan payments, and how much the student expects to earn in the future, before considering a private student loan. Keep in mind every dollar borrowed today needs to be paid back with interest.
3 steps to get a Private Student Loan fast.
01
Compare private student loans
- Compare interest rates and terms.
- Consider a cosigner for better approval chances and potentially a lower rate.
02
Choose a loan and apply
- Most lenders allow you to apply online.
- Have your cosigner fill out their section.
- Compare loan options, term, variable versus fixed rate, in school payment options, and fees.
03
Respond timely to your lender
- Keep an eye out on your email or check your application status online.
- Provide documents as quickly as possible. You may need to provide a government issued photo id, proof of income and other documents.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some of the common questions about private student loans that we have been asked..
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