Federal borrowing limits for college students are being reduced, forcing more borrowers to turn to private student loans to bridge the financing gap. Most applicants have a thin or nonexistent credit ...

Once you've maxed out federal financial aid, private student loans are a good option for educational expenses, including tuition, housing, books and computers. Available from traditional banks, credit ...

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Hanneh Bareham is a personal finance writer and Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI). Although she has six years of experience covering multiple forms of consumer lending, her expertise is ...