Private loans for studentsarecredit-based. That means that a lender will look at your history of borrowing money and paying it back. Federal student loans, on the other hand, are generally based on financial situation and federal guidelines rather than credit. (Note: A credit check is conducted for the Federal PLUS Loan.)
If you don’t have a credit history,you may need acosigner. A cosigner can be a parent, relative, or any other creditworthy individual. Their good credit history may help you get student loans for college.
Along with you, a cosigner accepts responsibility for repaying your private student loan. If you keep your loan in good standing, making on-time payments, it can be a great way to build your own credit. If you fall behind or don’t pay back your loan,your credit and your cosigner's credit can suffer if payments aren't made on time.
