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where can I find the best deals for private student loan consolidation?

September 12th, 2008

I can find plenty of banks that offer private student loan consolidations loans, but often, many places seem "gimicky." Any help appreciated!

i dont know if any i have listed will help or not, but i'll post it anyway.

i think the first answer was a good post.
———–
try to aim for grants/scholarships more… they are not to be paid back. its confusing sometimes, but just keep applying. Scholarships usually have a 1 or 2 page application, and require an essay. Take your time with the essay, so yours stands out.

every big (and small) company you see (manufacturer, orgs, corps and groups also) all have grants and scholarships they hand out like candy. Walmart, Kmart, Target, Coke, computer companies etc etc etc

here are some links with a HUGE list of what is available. some you will need to copy and paste into a new window. also, fastweb (take the time to fill it in) will search databases and get back to you with a list of scholarships you qualify for.

Also contact all mens, womens associations in your state, they almost always have grants & scholarships. What ever field you are going into, contact the orgs, associations etc for them; Also check with professional organizations related to your career interests, such as the American Bar Association or the American Medical Association. they also always have scholarships. Research and dig, call then write. Its all worth it.

OVER apply; it doesnt hurt to have too many, and the extra funds can help with housing.

YOU WILL NEED ADOBE READER:
(yes, its free)
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

LIST
http://www.lifebridge.org/gran-list-alph.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/njcomputerchick/school.html
http://www.chrome.org/scholarshiplist.html

MORE & INFO:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-jobs.htm
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/other.phtml
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/
http://www.back2college.com/library/scholarships.htm
http://www.collegeconfidential.com/
http://college-scholarships.com/
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/grants.asp
http://www.gmsp.org
http://www.gmsp.org/gmsp_web/(nb5ctd55gavpfi55bb3a3j45)/scholarships.aspx
http://www.sfa.ufl.edu:16080/scholarshipcafe/
http://www.edsf.org/scholarshipAwards.cfm
http://www.fafsaonline.com/
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
http://www.feea.org/
http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html
http://www.salliemae.com/
http://www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
http://www.educationplanner.com/ss/code/Profile1.asp?level=u&region=s&mode=EDIT&sponsor=2859&volume=SS&e&h
http://www.studentawards.com/
http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/Detailed/Scholarships/Meta_indexes_and_other_scholarship_directories/Women_s_and_Non-traditional_students_scholarships_meta-directory_126.php

NURSING / CNA
http://www.scholarships-ar-us.org/grants/nursing.htm
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
http://nursingworld.org/nursecareer/edfund.htm
http://www.medi-smart.com/finaid.htm
http://www.discovernursing.com/nursing-scholarship-search
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/DSA/nsl.htm
http://www.nsna.org/foundation/
http://www.4cnas.com
http://www.choosenursing.com/
http://www.minoritynurse.com/
http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/nursing/
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/
http://www.akaeaf.org/programsandinitiatives/

http://www.schoolsoup.com/
http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
http://www.wilsonfund.org/scholarships/scholarships.shtml
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/TeacherScholarship/
http://www.childcareservices.org/ps/teach.html
http://www.act.org/goldwater/yybull.html
http://www.uncf.org/

http://www.socxfbi.org/login.asp?reason=denied_empty&script_name=/cgi-alumni/adir2.dll&path_info=/search&sitename=FBI&scroll=10&p=1&S=scholarships&x=0&y=0
http://www.finaid.org/
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
http://www.actstudent.org/finaid/scholarshipscams.html
http://www.act.org/recognition/clients.html
http://www.act.org/kfcscholars/index.html
http://www.kfcscholars.org/
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
http://www.collegedata.com/
http://www.fastweb.com/
http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=139
http://www.policylink.org/EDTK/AH101/Financing.html#4
http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm

BECOMING A TEACHER
http://www.aft.org/teachers/jft/becoming.htm
http://www.fseog.com/

CHILDREN OF MILITARY
http://www.militaryscholar.org/about/about.shtml
http://www.mcsf.com/site/c.ivKVLaMTIuG/b.1677655/k.BEA8/Home.htm
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm <-do search for ‘scholarships’
http://www.milspouse.org/Educ/Fund/MilFScholar/
http://www.aerhq.org/education_dependentchildren.asp

INTERNSHIPS,
http://www.fasttrackinternships.com/
http://www.internprograms.com/
http://www.brillstreet.com/
http://ceri.msu.edu/

DEPENDENCY or NOT
http://www.salliemae.com/get_student_loan/apply_student_loan/understanding/financial_aid/dependency/

LOAN FORGIVENESS
http://www.pheaa.org/loanforgiveness/healthier_futures.shtml
http://www.aft.org/teachers/jft/loanforgiveness.htm
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/cancelstaff.jsp?tab=repaying
http://www.finaid.org/loans/forgiveness.phtml
http://www.aessuccess.org/manage/cant_make_payment/Federal_Teacher_Loan_Forgiveness.shtml
http://www.staffordloan.com/repayment/forgiveness.shtml
http://www.educationplanner.com/ss/code/Profile1.asp?level=u&region=s&mode=EDIT&sponsor=2859&volume=SS&e&h

STATUS OF LOAN OR AID
http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/

IF YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR PIN yet (for your loan / aid status) apply for one:
http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp

ESSAY HELP
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/
http://www.gradesaver.com/resources/scholarship.html
http://www.collegeadmissionsessays.com/
http://www.nataviguides.com/broke_essay.html
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/apply/articles/process/essayjump.asp
http://www.scholarshipessay.us/
http://www.freschinfo.com/tips-brainstorming.php
http://www.freschinfo.com/tips-topic.php
http://essayedge.com/
http://www.korepetycje.com/Essays_Articles/scholarshipessay.html

GRANT SCHOLARSHIP SCAM LIST
(if you find a scam report it here too)
http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer/media_psas_classads.html

LOANS
http://www.acteducationloans.com/
http://www.finaid.org/loans/educationlenders.phtml
http://www.financialaid.com/plus/index.cfm?id=plusloans
http://www.alternativestudentloan.com/
http://www.parentplusloan.com/
http://www.financialaidpodcast.com/about/
http://www.myspace.com/financialaidpodcast
http://www.FinancialAidPodcast.com

GRAD LOANS & SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.gradloans.com/graduate-plus-loan/
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml

DEFAULTED STUDENT LOANS
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/index.html

CONSOLIDATE LOANS
http://www.plusloanconsolidator.com/
http://www.salliemae.com/after_graduation/manage_your_loans/consolidate_student_loans/student_loan_consolidation.htm
http://www.salliemae.com/content/privateconsolidation/index.html
http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov/

RATE MY PROFESSORS
http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/index.jsp

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
http://www.iefa.org/
http://www.iefa.org/resources/
http://educationusa.state.gov/
http://college-scholarships.com/
http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html
http://www.internationalstudent.com/
http://www.internationalscholarships.com/
http://www.internationalstudentloan.com/
http://www.globalslc.com/
http://www.edupass.org/finaid/loans.phtml
http://www.abroadplanet.com/student-loans/the-global-student-loan-corporation/
http://www.salliemae.com/international/

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.hsf.net/
http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/hispanic.asp
http://www.hsfi.org/
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm

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2 Responses to “where can I find the best deals for private student loan consolidation?”

  1. payingcollege
    March 23rd, 2007 at 6:00 am

    Sallie Mae offers private student loan consolidation. Remember, private student loans are credit-based, so your interest rate will depend on your credit history. It's a good idea to get your credit in good shape before consolidating, and/or find a cosigner with good credit. The cosigner can often be "released" from the loan after a certain number of on-time payments.

    Their website has all the info you need: http://www.salliemae.com/after_graduation/manage_your_loans/consolidate_student_loans/private.htm
    References :

  2. Yvette B yvetteb
    March 24th, 2007 at 12:45 pm

    i dont know if any i have listed will help or not, but i'll post it anyway.

    i think the first answer was a good post.
    ———–
    try to aim for grants/scholarships more… they are not to be paid back. its confusing sometimes, but just keep applying. Scholarships usually have a 1 or 2 page application, and require an essay. Take your time with the essay, so yours stands out.

    every big (and small) company you see (manufacturer, orgs, corps and groups also) all have grants and scholarships they hand out like candy. Walmart, Kmart, Target, Coke, computer companies etc etc etc

    here are some links with a HUGE list of what is available. some you will need to copy and paste into a new window. also, fastweb (take the time to fill it in) will search databases and get back to you with a list of scholarships you qualify for.

    Also contact all mens, womens associations in your state, they almost always have grants & scholarships. What ever field you are going into, contact the orgs, associations etc for them; Also check with professional organizations related to your career interests, such as the American Bar Association or the American Medical Association. they also always have scholarships. Research and dig, call then write. Its all worth it.

    OVER apply; it doesnt hurt to have too many, and the extra funds can help with housing.

    YOU WILL NEED ADOBE READER:
    (yes, its free)
    http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

    LIST
    http://www.lifebridge.org/gran-list-alph.htm
    http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/njcomputerchick/school.html
    http://www.chrome.org/scholarshiplist.html

    MORE & INFO:
    http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-jobs.htm
    http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/other.phtml
    http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/
    http://www.back2college.com/library/scholarships.htm
    http://www.collegeconfidential.com/
    http://college-scholarships.com/
    http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/grants.asp
    http://www.gmsp.org
    http://www.gmsp.org/gmsp_web/(nb5ctd55gavpfi55bb3a3j45)/scholarships.aspx
    http://www.sfa.ufl.edu:16080/scholarshipcafe/
    http://www.edsf.org/scholarshipAwards.cfm
    http://www.fafsaonline.com/
    http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
    http://www.feea.org/
    http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html
    http://www.salliemae.com/
    http://www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml
    http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
    http://www.educationplanner.com/ss/code/Profile1.asp?level=u&region=s&mode=EDIT&sponsor=2859&volume=SS&e&h
    http://www.studentawards.com/
    http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp
    http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/
    http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/Detailed/Scholarships/Meta_indexes_and_other_scholarship_directories/Women_s_and_Non-traditional_students_scholarships_meta-directory_126.php

    NURSING / CNA
    http://www.scholarships-ar-us.org/grants/nursing.htm
    http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
    http://nursingworld.org/nursecareer/edfund.htm
    http://www.medi-smart.com/finaid.htm
    http://www.discovernursing.com/nursing-scholarship-search
    http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
    http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/DSA/nsl.htm
    http://www.nsna.org/foundation/
    http://www.4cnas.com
    http://www.choosenursing.com/
    http://www.minoritynurse.com/
    http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc
    http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/nursing/
    http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/
    http://www.akaeaf.org/programsandinitiatives/

    http://www.schoolsoup.com/
    http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
    http://www.jackierobinson.org/
    http://www.wilsonfund.org/scholarships/scholarships.shtml
    http://www.siemens-foundation.org/TeacherScholarship/
    http://www.childcareservices.org/ps/teach.html
    http://www.act.org/goldwater/yybull.html
    http://www.uncf.org/

    http://www.socxfbi.org/login.asp?reason=denied_empty&script_name=/cgi-alumni/adir2.dll&path_info=/search&sitename=FBI&scroll=10&p=1&S=scholarships&x=0&y=0
    http://www.finaid.org/
    http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
    http://www.actstudent.org/finaid/scholarshipscams.html
    http://www.act.org/recognition/clients.html
    http://www.act.org/kfcscholars/index.html
    http://www.kfcscholars.org/
    http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
    http://www.collegedata.com/
    http://www.fastweb.com/
    http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=139
    http://www.policylink.org/EDTK/AH101/Financing.html#4
    http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm

    BECOMING A TEACHER
    http://www.aft.org/teachers/jft/becoming.htm
    http://www.fseog.com/

    CHILDREN OF MILITARY
    http://www.militaryscholar.org/about/about.shtml
    http://www.mcsf.com/site/c.ivKVLaMTIuG/b.1677655/k.BEA8/Home.htm
    http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm <-do search for ‘scholarships’
    http://www.milspouse.org/Educ/Fund/MilFScholar/
    http://www.aerhq.org/education_dependentchildren.asp

    INTERNSHIPS,
    http://www.fasttrackinternships.com/
    http://www.internprograms.com/
    http://www.brillstreet.com/
    http://ceri.msu.edu/

    DEPENDENCY or NOT
    http://www.salliemae.com/get_student_loan/apply_student_loan/understanding/financial_aid/dependency/

    LOAN FORGIVENESS
    http://www.pheaa.org/loanforgiveness/healthier_futures.shtml
    http://www.aft.org/teachers/jft/loanforgiveness.htm
    http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/cancelstaff.jsp?tab=repaying
    http://www.finaid.org/loans/forgiveness.phtml
    http://www.aessuccess.org/manage/cant_make_payment/Federal_Teacher_Loan_Forgiveness.shtml
    http://www.staffordloan.com/repayment/forgiveness.shtml
    http://www.educationplanner.com/ss/code/Profile1.asp?level=u&region=s&mode=EDIT&sponsor=2859&volume=SS&e&h

    STATUS OF LOAN OR AID
    http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/

    IF YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR PIN yet (for your loan / aid status) apply for one:
    http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp

    ESSAY HELP
    http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/
    http://www.gradesaver.com/resources/scholarship.html
    http://www.collegeadmissionsessays.com/
    http://www.nataviguides.com/broke_essay.html
    http://www.princetonreview.com/college/apply/articles/process/essayjump.asp
    http://www.scholarshipessay.us/
    http://www.freschinfo.com/tips-brainstorming.php
    http://www.freschinfo.com/tips-topic.php
    http://essayedge.com/
    http://www.korepetycje.com/Essays_Articles/scholarshipessay.html

    GRANT SCHOLARSHIP SCAM LIST
    (if you find a scam report it here too)
    http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer/media_psas_classads.html

    LOANS
    http://www.acteducationloans.com/
    http://www.finaid.org/loans/educationlenders.phtml
    http://www.financialaid.com/plus/index.cfm?id=plusloans
    http://www.alternativestudentloan.com/
    http://www.parentplusloan.com/
    http://www.financialaidpodcast.com/about/
    http://www.myspace.com/financialaidpodcast
    http://www.FinancialAidPodcast.com

    GRAD LOANS & SCHOLARSHIP
    http://www.gradloans.com/graduate-plus-loan/
    http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml

    DEFAULTED STUDENT LOANS
    http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/index.html

    CONSOLIDATE LOANS
    http://www.plusloanconsolidator.com/
    http://www.salliemae.com/after_graduation/manage_your_loans/consolidate_student_loans/student_loan_consolidation.htm
    http://www.salliemae.com/content/privateconsolidation/index.html
    http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov/

    RATE MY PROFESSORS
    http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/index.jsp

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
    http://www.iefa.org/
    http://www.iefa.org/resources/
    http://educationusa.state.gov/
    http://college-scholarships.com/
    http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financial_aid.html
    http://www.internationalstudent.com/
    http://www.internationalscholarships.com/
    http://www.internationalstudentloan.com/
    http://www.globalslc.com/
    http://www.edupass.org/finaid/loans.phtml
    http://www.abroadplanet.com/student-loans/the-global-student-loan-corporation/
    http://www.salliemae.com/international/

    HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIPS
    http://www.hsf.net/
    http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/
    http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/hispanic.asp
    http://www.hsfi.org/
    http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/
    http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm
    References :

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