 TITLE: How Do I Qualify for a Private Student Loan? CONTENT: Where Can You Get a Private Student Loan?\n-----------------------------------------\nMany lenders offer private student loans, including banks, credit unions, schools and online lenders. Loan terms, the amount you can borrow and qualifying uses for the money can vary greatly from one lender to the next, so make sure to compare multiple lenders before applying. Here are a few places to search:\n*   **Online lenders**: You can use search tools like Experian Credit Match™ to quickly compare loan offerings all in one place.\n*   **Your school**: Contact your school's financial aid office to find out what loans the school offers directly and if there are any state agency loans available. You can also ask if the school has a list of lenders who work with them.\n*   **Your bank or credit union**: The financial institution you already do your banking with may offer low-rate student loans. Many banks and credit unions also offer discounts to qualified customers.\nWhen you're ready to begin applying, you can submit applications through most lenders' websites. Be prepared to share the following details as part of your application:\n*   Your degree or program\n*   The school you'll be or are attending\n*   How much money you need to borrow\n*   Your basic personal and financial information\n*   Your cosigner's information, if you're applying with one END