By Bob Buckham                                                            February 07, 2001

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Supplemental Student Loans to cover the Shortfall

If you are unable to get the entire amount of student loan that you need, private or alternative loans can be used to make up the difference between what your school offers you and what you have to pay.

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The good news is that there are more than 40 companies that offer more than 100 alternative student loan options, so you are very likely to find something that fits your needs, and there are NO GOVERNMENT FORMS to complete.

The STUDENT loan companies will do an income-to-debt ratio check and/or a credit check on either the borrower, co-signer or both. Alternative loans are not federally guaranteed and can take several weeks to process. Typically, the lower the cost of the loan, the more restrictive it is.

These programs are established by private lenders, and some offer terms that are highly competitive. But before obtaining a private student loan, be sure to compare the terms with those of other loans, including federal loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, personal lines of credit, credit cards, loans from retirement funds and insurance plans, and personal loans from relatives, friends, and neighbors.

Also, beware of hidden charges and fees. Even though these loans can seem like great deals, with a lower introductory rate, they may cost you more in the long run.

Ask these types of questions before choosing a lender:

· How long has the organization been involved in providing student loans?
· Would my school's financial aid office recommend this lender?
· Does the organization sell its loans and if so, how often, to whom, and with what consequences?
· What special services does the organization offer to borrowers, including cooperation with the school, toll-free help lines, and campus representatives?

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