Before you turn to private student loans, combine scholarships, service programs and employer-sponsored tuition. Plan early, identifying your total cost of attendance and calculating your funding gap ...

Once you've maxed out federal financial aid, private student loans can be used for a variety of educational expenses — including tuition, housing, books and computers. Available from traditional banks ...

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