What credit score is needed for a student loan?
Federal and private student loans have different credit score requirements.
4 min read
Jul 12, 2024
Jerry Brown
Contributor, Personal Finance
Jerry has been writing about personal finance for over four years. He started writing about personal finance in 2017 to document his journey to get rid of thousands of dollars in credit card debt. Two years ago, he pivoted away from writing for his own blog to focus on writing for major publishers. He is a Plutus award nominee for best social media for personal finance.
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Know your rights when it comes to debt collection practices.
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Your best bet is to start with federal student loans.
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Citizens Bank no longer offers personal loans, but there are alternatives.
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What is a signature loan and how does it work?
A signature loan can be the right kind of personal loan in several situations.
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