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 These are the most essential variables to consider as you compare your student loan options. You can make a checklist and use the variables to see which option is right for you and your financial needs.
Find the Least Expensive Loan
You want to save as much money as possible, even though you’re borrowing money. To save money, you need to look for the least expensive loan as you compare loan options. The least expensive loan is usually the one with the lowest interest rate. In general, the least expensive loans in order are:
• Perkins
• Subsidized Stafford
• Unsubsidized Stafford
• Private
It is a good idea to use this list to compare which loan will be the least expensive for you in the long run. You can exhaust the least expensive loan options, like Perkins, first before considering more expensive options, like private student loans.
 Securing Student Loans
If you want to get a student loan, the first thing you need to do is to complete the FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It can be done online. The form is easy to complete. The government will give you the least expensive loan possible, if you demonstrate financial need. You may use the guidelines discussed above to compare the loans and make an informed decision about your financial future.
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