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How to Avoid Student Loan Debt
Posted by admin in College Loan, Private Loan, Student Loan Debt, Student Loans on August 31, 2011
Nobody can avoid debt altogether (after all, we are a debtor nation), and if somebody can then they probably know the answer to the meaning of life as well. Credit cards, mortgages, loans for students, loans for business and loans for just about anything are a common part of our lives. There are interest payments to make, fees to pay, and service charges to decipher. If you’re about to go to college, or are in college already, there are a few ways you can avoid student loan debt.
First, try looking at some in-state schools. Tuition rates are going up across the country, even at state schools, but they are the best bargain around. Obviously, you shouldn’t limit yourself to your own geographic area when you are deciding what to do with the rest of your life, but you’d be remiss if you didn’t check out some schools that might save you a few bucks down the road and might even earn you a few bucks more than you thought.
Second, try paying down your interest while in college. The ideal college experience would be partying with a few breaks here and there for classes. College is already stressful enough; why should you have to worry about having a job in addition to your 18 hours of class, hours of studying and hours of extracurricular activities? Besides, there’s no rent on campus and while the dining hall food will make you sick at first eventually you’ll develop a stomach that could digest R2-D2. Well, making room for a part-time job will not only give you a needed break from your unreasonably smelly roommate who puts a scrunchie on the door when he’s alone, but it will also teach you responsibility, allow you to meet more people, and will help you build credit.
Third, try the military. Seriously. The Army and Army Reserve offer some great student loan repayment options and will even offer you additional money if you want to go back to school. The Montgomery GI Bill will help you transition from the military to finding a private sector job and offers you plenty of additional benefits.
Last but not least, don’t let debt weigh you down. Make your payments on time, even if they’re just the minimum, and enjoy college. It’s the best four years of your life you never want to repeat.
Nextstudent Private Loans Can Help Subsidize Educational Programs From Elementary to Graduate School
Posted by admin in Private Loan on August 17, 2011
Financing an education can be a challenging feat, especially when borrowers have exhausted their personal savings and their state and federal financial aid options and still have educational expenses left to cover. NextStudent, a leading Phoenix-based education company, can help. Whether you’re a higher education student or the parent of a K–12 student, you may be eligible for a NextStudent Private Loan, a credit-based loan that could help make financing an education a reality.
Are you a parent who dreams of sending your child to a college preparatory known for strong academics like Xavier or Brophy in Phoenix, Arizona? Or are you an undergraduate or graduate student who needs a little extra money to cover your education-related expenses? Or maybe you already have your degree but can’t afford the continuing education courses you need to maintain a certification. If any of these scenarios describes your needs, NextStudent Private Student Loans are designed to help borrowers like you achieve your academic goals.
NextStudent offers credit-based private student loans that can help borrowers meet their education expenses while in school and pay for things like tuition and fees, school supplies and other education-related essentials. To be eligible, students must be enrolled at a participating school. Whether applying for one of our K–12, undergraduate, graduate or continuing education private student loans, qualified borrowers can benefit with:
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Quick preliminary approval on most student loans
No application deadlines
No prepayment penalties
Generous borrowing limits
Deferred principal and interest payments on most student loans
Funds sent directly to the borrower, not the school
Interest that may be tax-deductible (please consult your tax advisor)
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Qualifying is simple: Borrowers must provide proof of student enrollment at a participating school and proof of sufficient income (a recent pay stub, or for self-employed or retired borrowers, the most recent two years of tax returns with schedules or 1099s). In addition, borrowers must have at least 21 months of credit experience and a satisfactory credit history, and they must demonstrate two years of continuous employment (with the same employer or in the same field) and two years of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Don’t meet these requirements? That’s OK, a co-signer can help. NextStudent Private Student Loans feature the option of applying with a co-signer, whether you need a qualified co-applicant because you don’t quite meet the qualification requirements, or whether you’d like to have a co-applicant with a little more established credit history.
Apply Throughout the Year
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Applying is fast and convenient. Some borrowers may receive a preliminary approval in minutes. In as little as five business days, parents and students could be approved and see their student loans disbursed, with funds sent directly to the borrower. Eligible higher education students or eligible parents of K–12 students who need additional financial assistance meeting their educational needs can apply for NextStudent Private Student Loans throughout the year. There are no deadlines or time constraints. That means students can receive the funding they need, no matter when they need it.
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NextStudent believes that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and we are dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding simple. Learn more about Student Loans, Private Student Loans and Student Loan Consolidation at NextStudent.com.
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The lender for the NextStudent Loan Program is Charter One Bank, N.A., Member FDIC and Equal Opportunity Lender.
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Consolidate Private Student Loans
Posted by admin in Private Loan on August 14, 2011
Just to let you know, you are not the only graduate who has to deal with multiple private student loans. It is difficult to manage your financial condition with multiple loans on your back and other expenses to take care of. How can you remedy the situation? Have you ever thought of going to consolidate your private student loans?
When you are doing so, there are 3 things you need to look out for.
1. Loan consolidator
Unlike federal student loan consolidation, private loan consolidators charge various interest rates for your loans. The interest rate charged is according to the market rate. So, when the market rate is low, you can enjoy low interest rate. But when the market rate shoots up to the maximum cap, you will have to bear the burden.
And to get your business, different loan consolidators will offer different benefits when you consolidate your student loans with them.
Some of them may offer higher interest rate but they might offer lucrative packages that can benefit you in the long run and vice versa. So, you have to look into your need before you talk to the loan consolidators.
Lastly, you have to be extra careful when you are applying for online private student loan consolidation. This is because there are a lot of agencies which claim to consolidate your loans are actually referring your loans to firms that really consolidate student loans. You can actually get better interest rate when you deal directly with the responsible firms.
2. Extra cost and penalties
When you are consolidating your private student loan, you will also want to be clear of the extra cost that is involve in your consolidated loan.
Some loan consolidators might charge you for an application fee and some might charge you processing fee for credit history check.
And to let you know, many loan consolidators are withdrawing their pre-payment penalty (penalty that you need to pay when you settle your loan before the agreed loan period). So, be sure that you ask the loan consolidators about this and if they are unwilling to withdraw this for you, you can always look for another loan agency.
Although you can enjoy incentive with on-time payment, what if you are late with your monthly payment? How much penalties are they going to charge you? You have to be clear on every detail of your loan consolidation.
3. Promotions
And since the loan consolidators are competing for your business, it is common that they will run promotions once in a while to draw in new business. So, when you are talking to the loan agencies, remember to ask them about the promotions. It will be good to have some incentive to lighten your burden.
Sometime the loan agency will not inform you about the promotions. After all, they are affecting their profit when they run the promotions. So, you have to take the initiative and keep yourself update so that you can get on the boat before the expiry date.