sexta-feira, 8 de junho de 2012

Financing a College Degree in 2012

By Maria Tosenberg


If you are heading to college to complete your degree or entering for the first time, you may be looking for student loans without a cosigner. This option is open to you in a few different forms, and definitely something that is needed. You just need to know how to apply and the process of getting these for your education.

It is important to find a school that is regionally accredited because these schools offer federal loans. Therefore, colleges and universities that you are interested in should participate in the Federal Student Aid program. If they do not, they may not be accredited since they are issued by the government are only for regionally accredited schools. Take the time to investigate every college that you may be interested in attending to ensure its accreditation.

One of the most popular loans that does not require a cosigner is the Stafford loan. It is available in the the subsidized form, which is based on your need and the interest is delayed until you graduate. The other is the unsubsidized, but the interest begins as soon as the school releases the loan to you.

Another student loan that will not need a cosigner is the Perkins loan, which is also a federal loan. This is especially for those that that have a greater need financially. The amount given is based 100 percent on how much you made the previous year and expect to make the current year.

After you apply and are accepted to the college of your choice, you need to fill out a FAFSA or a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This can be completed online, which is the fastest way to get your information to your school's financial aid office. In order to qualify, you need to be a United States citizen or an eligible non-citizen, have a Social Security number, and high school diploma or GED.

When filling out your FAFSA you will be asked to enter information regarding your income tax return from the previous year. Make sure this information is accurate because if it is not, it will delay your school from getting the information. Enter your school's information or their school code so that your information is sent electronically to the financial aid office.

After your school receives your FAFSA report, they use this information to prepare a financial aid package for you. You will find that most include a combination of the different available loans and possible grants, depending on your income. No matter what you are awarded there is no need for a cosigner.

When you need student loans without a cosigner, you can definitely find them via the federal student loan program. Another benefit to the federal loans is you do not begin making payments for six months after completing your degree. If you cannot make your loan payments after six months for whatever reason, get in touch with your lender because you have an option of putting the loan in forbearance, which delays payments for up to one year with no penalties.




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