Wanting to go back to school but had some questions... Loan Questions

[Krueger81]

Hello,

I successfully completed my Associate's Degree in Computer Networking May 2002 and would like to go back to school for my BA Degree but I had a couple of questions first.

When I got my degree there were not many jobs out there so now I am stuck working two jobs and paying off student loans on top of that.

Are there any loans out there that would cover living expenses (rent,car, gas,groceries) so hat way I could work one job and still get by not living with the 'rents?

Also if there are loans like this where do I start?

Thanks in advance
Phil

 

[Kipper]

Start by filling out the FAFSA and seeing what loans you qualify for.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Originally posted by: Kipper
Start by filling out the FAFSA and seeing what loans you qualify for.

Yep....hit the financial aid dept at the college. They usually give you a list of banks that give you little or no interest on the loans. Beyond that, you can always look into going with a bank or credit union, but you'll probably have higher rates on the interest. If at all possible, try to cut living expenses so you'll have less to pay off when you get out. It may restrict the social life, but paying back loans that you can avoid just plain sucks.

 

[Krueger81]

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi

Originally posted by: Kipper
Start by filling out the FAFSA and seeing what loans you qualify for.

Yep....hit the financial aid dept at the college. They usually give you a list of banks that give you little or no interest on the loans. Beyond that, you can always look into going with a bank or credit union, but you'll probably have higher rates on the interest. If at all possible, try to cut living expenses so you'll have less to pay off when you get out. It may restrict the social life, but paying back loans that you can avoid just plain sucks.

Well I don't really have much of a social life now but still paying bills that I can only cover with two jobs. Hopefully if I can get a loan to go back to school the Bachelor's will be worth a lot more tehn this stinking Assoc.

Phil