It’s not rocket science. The further you are in your academic career, the more financially independent you become. That’s why just 63% of advanced-degree students have cosigners on their student loans ...

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The Illinois state treasurer’s office is launching a new private loan program for students attending Illinois colleges and universities. The Funding U Illinois No-cosigner Loan is open to Illinois ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced a new, state-sponsored student loan option aimed at providing Illinois students with lower financing rates than ...

Paying for college can seem like an insurmountable feat for students and their families amid the rising cost of a university education — especially for those who can’t afford to pay out-of-pocket ...

If you're considering private lenders to help you finance your education as a student, there are several reasons to consider Earnest as a potential lender. Earnest provides loans for a variety of ...

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ILLINOIS (WAND) — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced the new Funding U Illinois No Cosigner Loan, a part of the Student Empowerment Fund. Frerichs and his team worked together with ...

Examples of typical costs for a $10,000 Smart Option Student Loan with the most common fixed rate, fixed repayment option, 6-month separation period, and two disbursements: For a borrower with no ...