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If you do not have enough resources to cover your cost of attendance , or if you do not qualify for federal or state financial aid, you may have the option to borrow from a private education loan program through a commercial lender.

Most private education loan programs require that you have a good commercial credit score and credit history, or that you apply with a credit-worthy cosigner to meet the lender's minimum loan approval requirements. Your ability to borrow, and the interest rate of the loan, depend on your (and/or your cosigner's) credit score.

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More useful links

• When to apply for a private loan
• How to apply for a private loan
• Loan period
• What happens once I've made my application to my lender of choice?
• Loan disclosure
• Private Education Loan Applicant Self-Certification form