Student Loans for Students with Bad Credit

A Look at the Importance of Student Loans and How to Better Obtain Them

By Hykra, published Jun 15, 2006
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Paying for college isn't easy. Especially in recent years, the cost of college, and the room and board that goes along with it, has increased exponentially. College is indeed extremely important for launching one's future career, however it is also extremely hard even to get through college for those who can't afford to pay the high tuition, book, and living costs associated with college. For those who don't have the money on hand, student loans can be an appealing alternative for college students.

The best part about student loans is that even those with terrible credit will find they qualify for most loans. In general, student loans are low interest, long-term loans that allow students to get through college and establish their careers prior to having to worry about paying them back. Students with terrible credit can enjoy the same advantages presented by obtaining these students loans.

Student loans come from primarily two mains sources. The first is federal loans, which are student loans given out by the government. Federal loans can be issued to either students or parents, an enticing opportunity for those students who have terrible credit. Although more federal student loans will still be available for students with terrible credit, the interest rates will be marginally lower if the parents have better credit ratings. Federal loans tend to have very consistent interest rates, are more readily available, and have more flexible policies on paying them off, a very useful attribute for students who are going to college and won't have a full-time job.

Takeaways
  • Student loans come from federal and private sources
  • Subsidized and unsubsidized are the two main forms of student loans
  • Student loans can be obtain through parent's credit if the student has no or little credit score
Did You Know?
Subsidized student loans are loans that don't have to be don't gain any interest until 6 months after graduation.
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Posted on 06/03/2008 at 6:06:56 AM

 
I'm a 22 year old mother of 2 and a college junior and I was wondering if anyone knows any kind of loan that I might should apply for, I am really in need, please send information to jhaebre0506@hotmail.com. thanks

Posted on 05/18/2008 at 6:05:54 PM

 
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Posted on 05/15/2008 at 3:05:34 AM

 
I need help financing my son through college. Next year is his last year and he struggled through those three years barely keeping his sanity. I am a single mom who is trying to do the best i can. I have another son who is in the Air Force but he's only been in for three years. I also have a daughter who just graduated from high school last year and she's trying to help as much as possible but she is only 18 and very smart trying to pursue an acting and modeling career. I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! email me at palmerlaurie@yahoo.com

Posted on 05/01/2008 at 12:05:43 PM

 
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Posted on 04/30/2008 at 11:04:19 PM

 
I need help finding a loan. But i have bad credit! Any info email me at jtmoneystafford@yahoo.com Thanks

Posted on 03/08/2008 at 10:03:49 PM

 
Hi, i need help with a loan that excepts with bad credit so if you have any information on that send me an email at Cutie_b_loved@yahoo.com. thanks.

Posted on 01/18/2008 at 5:01:16 PM

 
glornor daubon, just don't tell the other school you attended a previous college...work the system, don't let it work you, it damn sure isn't built to help you.

Posted on 12/19/2007 at 11:12:42 AM

 
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Posted on 12/06/2007 at 8:12:00 AM

 
I recently was going to American Intercontinental University things happened where I had to quit which left me with a balance of 5,000. I'm trying to go back to finish but the financial aid department want help me get a loan to pay the remaining balance off I ahve called several times and all they tell me is surf the web I have been searching for about a year for a loan that accepts bad credit and no job but I'm keep coming up empty and my family cant help me so i'm trying to do this on my own so if anyone can help me please email @ NAENAE2284@YAHOO.COM

Posted on 11/28/2007 at 12:11:00 AM

 
diane, citibank is uses equifax

Posted on 11/09/2007 at 8:11:00 AM

 
what help is there for families that have bad credit and their credit score isn't high enough for a private loan yet they need more than a stafford loan or fafsa assistance can provide?

Posted on 11/01/2007 at 4:11:00 PM

 
need assistance in obtaining a student loan. have a 685 equifax score but only a 585 in transunion. e-mail me if you know of any student loan programs that use equifax credit bureau to check credit . need a loan of approximately 25,000 to finish my nursing school. ana11606@aol.com anyone please help me

Posted on 10/30/2007 at 11:10:00 AM

 
need assistance in obtaining a student loan. have a 685 equifax score but only a 585 in transunion. e-mail me if you know of any student loan programs that use equifax credit bureau to check credit . need a loan of approximately 25,000 to finish my nursing school. ana11606@aol.com anyone please help me

Posted on 10/30/2007 at 11:10:00 AM

 
Need help 25 years old with a 2 year old child and not financial support, enrolled at Devry University please e mail me back to help. dlm6119@yahoo.com

Posted on 10/29/2007 at 2:10:00 PM

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