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We Rate the Top 10 Websites for College Loans
By Susan - Thursday 4 Dec 2:10 pm
The internet is always a hive of activity and source of information with regards to any and every topic. College loans and the information thereto are no different. You can find virtually anything and everything you want to know about college loans and the application process, eligibility requirements, funding available and frequently asked questions. But some sources that offer this important information are better than others.
We rate the Top 10 websites for information pertaining to college loans and application for college loans, based on the amount of valid information they store and the usability factor.
1. Sallie Mae (www.salliemae.com) – Not only does Sallie Mae provide excellent and popular resources for college loans, both private and federal, but the information contained with regards to these topics is vast and well thought out.
2. Chase (Chase) – Also a leader in providing federal and private college loans, and offering an extensive portal of information with frequently asked questions and a user friendly structure
3. Next Student (www.nextstudent.com) – Offering information for before application for your college loan, during application and during study time and then after. Including extensive FAQ’s and thorough background on the internal processes
4. Astrive Student Loans (www.astrivestudentloans.com) – Although not offering college loans at present due to fluctuations in the financial markets, they offer excellent advice on where to take your applications and the processes involved in applying for a college loan
5. E Student Loan (www.estudentloan.com) – Comprehensive information from all the basics to understanding the different types of college loans available. Actual college loan applications are outsourced to a financial services provider, this is purely an information portal, although it is linked to the loan provider
6. Simple Tuition (www.simpletuition.com) – A wide range of resources, tips and helpful information for students and parents requiring college loans of either a private or federal nature. Affiliated with a number of well known money lenders
7. Lending Tree (Lending Tree) – Contains many useful guides and articles for would be students seeking information regarding their future college loans
8. American Education Services (www.aesuccess.org) – In depth information regarding college loans, but also planning guides, money management, college loan comparisons, grants and scholarships and many more topics
9. US Bank (UsBank.com) – A portal for online college loan applications, but also containing valid and up to date information regarding the technical specifics of college loans. Included is a section for counselling is also included which is quite pertinent when dealing with such a stressful responsibility as money lending
10. Wells Fargo – (Wells Fargo) – Another online portal for applications that is inclusive of all the background information that you need to know before applying for your college loan
Although these websites are listed in an order, they are all helpful and useful in their own ways. In order to be 100% positive about what is required and what is entailed with an application for a college loan, it would be a good idea to check them all out and be fully equipped.
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