Alternative Loans
There are two basic categories of loans available: federal loans and private loans. In general, the federal loans for students (also called Direct Loans and Perkins Loans) should be your first choice. Parents should consider federal loans for parents (Federal Direct Parent Loan).
Private or "alternative" loans do not require a FAFSA and may be a solution if, after receiving your federal loans and grants, you still find a gap between your available funds and your costs. The lenders listed below are committed to providing reliable quality service to their borrowers from origination through repayment. You may choose from the list below, which represents lenders our students have used during the last three years. You also may select a lender of your own choosing.