Financing Your Education

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Private Loans

Additional Financing Options

Traditional financial aid (scholarships, grants, and federal student loans) helps many students pay for school, but it often does not cover all education-related costs. Students not eligible for federal financial aid typically fund their own studies or borrow through a private education loan.

Students who are not eligible for federal financial aid include:

  • Students enrolled in a certificate program 
  • Students enrolled in non-matriculated status 
  • Students enrolled in less than half-time status 
  • International students 

What is a Private Education Loan?

A private educational loan is a credit-based consumer loan that can be used to pay any education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, and books. Many financial institutions offer private educational loans.

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After the certification has been provided, the lender will issue a disclosure statement detailing the loan agreement. If you request to borrow an amount that exceeds eligibility, Drexel will reduce the requested amount to comply with federal guidelines.