How do you get private loans for school from organizations or wealthy people willing to help out?

Question

I have been going to community college and have tried to get student loans and keep getting turned down because I do not have a credit worthy co signer even though my credit is fine. My parents make barely any money but I still cant qualify for a Pell grant. Please help

Answer 1

Call the different organizations and ask if they have a scholarship that they offer to your age group and if what you are studying would make you eligible to apply for it. There are also work scholarships through most colleges that the financial aid office there would know about . You can talk to the counselor at your college and get more ideas. You'll find more options there. They want to help you go to their college so get them to send you where you need to go to find the money. As for the organizations, if you meet their criteria, it is just a matter of applying. The Chamber of Commerce might have a list of some businesses you could ask. Also, check with the local VFW and Masonic Lodge. Good luck!

Answer 2

even though you think your credit is fine, the problem is not that you haven't paid bills but probably that you are a student without an established credit history. If you go to a community college, you should be able to pay your tuition by getting a subsidized and unsubsidized stafford loan. the second year the max goes up to $3,500 i believe. Another option is the military. Go into the reserves or national guard and you can usually go to school and train at the same time unless you are called into action. They will typically give you a sign on bonus and have great programs that will pay for your tuition. Many branches will also let you sign up now, continue going to class, then do your basic during spring break or over the summer after classes end. They are pretty flexible with this.

Answer 3

I'm dizzy by the bad information here. I'm a financial aid counselor so I can assure you that some of the information you've already received is just wrong.

1. Talk to your Financial Aid office. If your credit is fine (and usually even if it's not) you still will most likely qualify for a Federal Stafford Student Loan of either $2,625 or $3,500 depending on your grade level. I'm guessing that since you have applied for other aid, you're already receiving FSL and are looking for additional.

2. Private loans will be difficult if you don't have a co-signer. Most lending agencies won't let a student borrow on their own. Talk to your aid office about your options and check with your bank to see if they have a specific program for eductaion.

3. Many local clubs and organizations offer scholarships ranging from $250 - $2,000 depending on their finances. Talk to you Aid officer or HS guidance counselor for application materials.

4. As far as private funding from wealthy people, they are not famous for throwing their money away without incentive. If someone owns a company, tell them that you will work for them for 3 years at a low salary if they agree to fund your education. Or offer someone 1% of your lifetime annual income if they pay your tuition. be creative and make the idea of them paying for school worth their while.

Answer 4

IF you don't qualify for the pell grant then you should be able to get a Stafford loan...through the office of financial aid...it has both subsidized and unsubsidized...you wont qualify for the subsidized because you dont qualify for the pell grant but you will be able to get the unsubsidized Stafford loan. You will need to fill out the fasfa (www.fafsa.ed.gov) and when it asks if you are interested in student loans you should put yes. Then go to the financial aid office at your school and they will help you with the rest. Good luck =)

Answer 5

You are probably trying to get more money than your school says you need. There is a problem somewhere.

I can't beleive that your parents aren't making more than you think. From what I know students with parents who make 45,000 were still getting Pell Grants. Have someone help you with your FAFSA and try your local bank for loans. I know students with bankruptcy's that still get student loans.

But what would I know I'm just a professor.

Answer 6

i don't know about the wealthy people. I would think of that as scholarships. credit unions are a good place to get private loans with lower interest rates. try your banking institution as well. people are more willing to loan to you if you have a history with them. even if it is just a saving account. a lot of it depends on how much money you are needing. there are places that are willing to take risks and loan you more money but it's at a higher interest rate. i don't know where you are located but one of them wells fargo, chase also does.