About 70% of college students rely on loans to finance their education, according to the Urban Institute. And while federal student loans offer lower rates and more hardship relief options, they're ...

Over 90% of student loan applicants rely on a co-signer for approval. If you don't have a creditworthy individual willing to take on responsibility for the loan, however, there are lenders that don't ...

Finding a student loan without a co-signer is possible, even if you don't have an established credit history. Federal student loans never require a co-signer and should be your first choice. If you've ...

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