im trying to apply for a student loan for college, but every time i search it on the internet i find thousands of different websites and banks that offer them. how do i know which one would be best for me?
2006-12-28 03:38:52 · 4 answers · asked by julanne l 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
Start with the financial aid office at your school. They've done the research on which companies are reputable and offer a good deal to their students.
Sallie Mae is the largest student loan lender, and on their website they offer a list of questions to ask potential lenders, to help decide which is best for you: http://www.salliemae.com/get_student_loan/apply_student_loan/application/select_lender/lender_questions.htm
2006-12-28 04:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the FAFSA website. That is the Free Application For Federal Student Aid. This is the first step in the student loan process. The FAFSA tells you what and how much financial aid you are"entitled to". This is also a necessary step to get Federal grants which, unlike loans, do not have to be paid back.
2006-12-28 03:57:13 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your schools financial aid office. Also, fill out a FAFSA and get as much funding from your school, grants and scholarships before you get into a loan.
2006-12-28 03:42:37 · answer #3 · answered by Amber W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FAFSA is thw way to go. But you could also talk to someone in the admissions office about other options. Pennsylvania (my state) has programs, I'm sure yours does too
2006-12-28 03:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by James U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋