Alternative Loans

Alternative Loans

Private loans, also called alternative loans, are available to students and parents to help cover educational costs not covered by grants, scholarships, or educational loans.   

NOTE:  Students and parents are strongly encouraged to pursue Federal Stafford and Federal Parent (PLUS) loans before exploring alternative loans.   These lower-cost federal loans may be available in place private education loans.   
Click here to apply for federal student loans  or  parent loans.
If you decide to pursue a private/alternative loan, your lender may request the Applicant Self Certification Form.