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Want to find a student loan – compare now!

August 26th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel
Want to find a student loan – compare now!

Some of you may have already started school, while others of you will beginning in the next couple of weeks. If you still need help funding your education, student loans are still available. If you are considering applying for a student loan, it’s important that you compare your options to find the one that is…

LIVE HANGOUT TOMORROW: Finding Your Study Abroad Loan

August 14th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel
LIVE HANGOUT TOMORROW: Finding Your Study Abroad Loan

If you are a US citizen or permanent resident planning to study abroad, there are study abroad loans for you too! Join us LIVE tomorrow for our next hangout on-air, where Bryanna Davis will help you when it comes to Finding Your Student Abroad Loan. Discussion will cover: How to get financial aid Federal loans…

Third and Final Chance to Win $100 in our Financial Aid Fun Contest

July 18th, 2014 by International Student Loan

This is it! We’ve announced two lucky winners in our Financial Aid Fun Contest so far, and there’s still one more chance! Here is the 3rd and final question to answer correctly in order to be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card! Question #3 “What percentage of international students rely on personal or family support…

Second Chance to Win $100 in our Financial Aid Fun Contest

July 11th, 2014 by International Student Loan

This contest is so exciting! We’ve already announced our winner of last week’s drawing. Now here’s chance number 2 to win in our Financial Aid Fun Contest! Here is the next question to answer correctly in order to be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card! Question #2 “What is your favorite page on…

4 Steps To Take Before Applying For Student Loans

July 3rd, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

Deciding how you are going to pay for college is never as exciting as completing the initial applications or sifting through acceptance letters, but needless to say, it’s still an  important of  the college process.  After other forms of funding have been paid out, loans are used to “cover the gap” and provide the extra funding…

First Chance to Win $100 in our Financial Aid Fun Contest

July 2nd, 2014 by International Student Loan
First Chance to Win $100 in our Financial Aid Fun Contest

Today is the day! Our Financial Aid Fun Contest has officially begun! Here is the first question to answer correctly in order to be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card! Question #1 “What is a cosigner?” And the Winner of $100 is: Islam Taher “A cosigner is someone who guarantees that if…

Announcing the Financial Aid Fun Contest!

July 1st, 2014 by International Student Loan
Announcing the Financial Aid Fun Contest!

Financial Aid just got a lot more fun! In honor of summer, InternationalStudent.com, the premier resource for students studying internationally, and your’s truly, International Student Loan, have teamed up to bring you an opportunity to win money while you learn more about international student loans, just by surfing the net and playing on social media! Too…

3 Tips For Understanding the Student Loan Process

June 30th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

While student loans can seem confusing and complicated, never fear! As long as you’re armed with the right documents and information, you’ll be more than prepared to take on the task of applying for and choosing the right student loans for you. Here are our top 3 tips for understanding the student loan process. 1. Don’t…

3 Terms You Must Understand To Evaluate Student Loans

June 23rd, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

We know first hand that wading through the jargon of legal documents can be extremely stressful.  Since a complete list of student loan lingo would stretch around the block and back, we’ve opted for practicality and broken down (what may be the most important) 3 terms you must understand to evaluate student loans. Deferment –…

What Can A Cosigner Do For You?

June 8th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

If you are unable to take out a loan because of no credit (that’s you, international students!) or insufficient credit history (that could be you, US students!), you will need a cosigner. Basically this person is offering their credit score and financial history to cover your lower score, or lack thereof. Luckily for you, this…

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