Tip #03
Credit scores are like SAT scores. The higher they are, the better your chances of being approved.
Resources
Here's where you can find some very effective tools you can use to make smart decisions when applying for student loans.
Here's where you can find some very effective tools you can use to make smart decisions when applying for student loans.
- News & Articles
- Stay informed with the latest articles about the loan process.
- Blog
- Advice and smart borrowing tips from one of the recognized leaders in borrowing for college.
- Research
- Educational reports and policies you should read.
- Scholarship Search Engines
- The first place to look before you borrow.
- For Parents
- The role parents play in the smart borrowing process and how being a co-signer can be beneficial.
- For Counselors & FAOs
- The increasingly important role of high school guidance counselors and college Financial Aid Officers in borrowing for college.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What others have asked before you.
The 5Rs
The most difficult part about the loan process can be getting started. The 5Rs worksheet can help make taking the first step easier.
See howThe Real Cost
Tuition, room and board, books, spending money, and transportation. A lot goes into the cost of education. We can help you sort it out.
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