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Private Credit Loans

Private credit or Alternative loans are private loans available through lending institutions to help bridge the gap between your educational costs and available federal and state grants and federal student loans.  These loans are credit based loans that require you to have established credit or a co-signer.  Private credit loan programs differ from lender to lender so it is important that you know the terms and conditions of the loan and your rights and responsibilities as a borrower.  Always apply for Federal Stafford loans first.  Stafford loan interest rates and repayment options are better. 

Always remember that a loan is a debt that you must repay.  Learn the ABC’s of student loans – Always Borrow Conservatively!

For more information regarding private credit loans, visit Student Lending Analytics Private Loan Options website.

Shawnee State University, the Financial Aid Office and staff do not endorse or support any lender or private loan program.  Nor do we endorse or support Student Lending Analytics or their website.  SSU is not responsible for the information contained on or through the SLA website.

For additional information or questions regarding alternative student loans, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 740.351.4243.

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