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	<title>Student Loans : News, Updates and Blog Posts &#187; Private Student Loans</title>
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		<title>Studying Abroad? Let&#8217;s Review Your Funding Options</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re reading this, that probably means you&#8217;re thinking about or have already decided you&#8217;re going to study abroad or do a global seminar. First of all, congratulations! You would be surprised how few students actually leave the country during their time in school; it truly is an enriching experience and gives you access to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/financial-aid/studying-abroad-lets-review-your-funding-options/</link>
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		<title>Important information regarding your private student loan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As of last month, federal changes have been implemented that require lenders to provide prospective students a self-certification form in order to receive their private student loan.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/financial-aid/important-information-regarding-your-private-student-loan/</link>
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		<title>Reluctant Cosigner? There&#8217;s a solution for that.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The most common things we see in our Financial Aid Forum every day is, &#8220;what loans can I get without a cosigner?&#8221; or &#8220;My parents don&#8217;t want to cosign because they don&#8217;t want another loan over their head.&#8221; It&#8217;s a prevalent and enduring problem, made worse by the economy and anxiety about job security.
However, the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/private-student-loans/reluctant-cosigner/</link>
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		<title>Three Private Student Loan problems &#8211; and how to solve them</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We get a boatload of questions daily in our Financial Aid forums concerning private student loans. Here are a sampling of some typical questions - and how to answer them.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/private-student-loans/three-private-student-loan-problems-and-how-to-solve-them/</link>
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		<title>Ways to Save on Private Student Loan Repayment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to private student loans, one tense topic among students and parents is, &#8220;how are you going to pay for it?&#8221; Between often needing a cosigner and qualifying for a relatively high interest rate, there are a lot of considerations that go into choosing a private student loan that are not necessarily present [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/loan-consolidation/ways-to-save-on-private-student-loans/</link>
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		<title>A Tip for Private Student Loan Repayment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you ever are in a position to make an overpayment on your loan without spreading your finances too thin, absolutely do it!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/student-loans/private-student-loan-repayment/</link>
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		<title>Which private student loan is right for you?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking to take out a private student loan but can't decide which is best for you? This checklist should help.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/private-student-loans/which-private-student-loan-is-right-for-you/</link>
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		<title>How are private student loan interest rates determined?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Unlike federal student loans, private student loans do not have a universal fixed interest rate.Private student loan interest rated are calculated based on a published index, such as the Prime Rate or LIBOR, and a margin based on your credit score and credit history. Private student loan interest rates fluctuate over time and interest begins accruing as soon as the loan is disbursed.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/private-student-loans/how-are-private-student-loan-interest-rates-determined/</link>
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		<title>The Point of a Private Student Loan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the current economy, there are countless cries of foul by students, political activists, and parents about student loan companies. Interest rates tend to be a prime target for speaking out, among other things like repayment terms and the consequences of missing a payment (or two.)
However, I want to take the time to reinforce why [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/financial-aid/the-point-of-a-private-student-loan/</link>
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		<title>Checklist for using a cosigner on your private student loan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[More than likely you will need a cosigner to assist you in getting a private student loan. Here are some questions to ask and what to look out for when seeking out a cosigner.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.studentloannetwork.com/private-student-loans/checklist-for-using-a-cosigner-on-your-private-student-loan/</link>
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