Private Educational Loans

U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and International Students

After exploring federal funding, students and their families may be interested in private loan options as a supplement to federal loans. Private loans may be available to students who have no adverse credit history and have a credit-worthy co-signer. We encourage parents and students who seek private long-term financing to do some "comparison shopping" in order find the best terms for their particular financial circumstances.

Below is an alphabetical listing of private loan programs Knox students have borrowed through in the past. The position of the lender on the list does not reflect the frequency with which the loan product has been used by Knox students.

* International students: Most private loan lenders will require that you have a U.S. co-signer.

Other Financing Options
Other financing options include a home equity line of credit, which may have tax benefits for some families, or another type of collateralized loan. You may want to discuss these with your financial adviser.