Financial aid for Masters degrees through on line college/university?

[dzmegan]

Where is the best place to get financial aid for a Masters degree online? I have not used any Strafford loans at all.I have excellent credit and I don't want to have to re-pay my loan until I have completed my program. Any personal reccomendtaions you have would be great!Thank you

[Woelfe0221]

Take out federal Stafford loans first before you commit to taking out private loans. Stafford lending at the grad level is $8500 Subsidized Stafford, and $12,000 Unsubsidized Stafford per year. After that consider taking out the Graduate Plus loan. Unlike the undergrad product for parents, the Grad Plus allows the grad student to apply and receive the loan instead of their parents. It is a fixed interest rate (8.5%) loan through the govt that carries all the same benefits of the Stafford loans. These are your best options at the grad level.

[AmandaK]

wachovia has a good student loan program!!

[Estefani]

When it comes to the financial aid process, people often ask "Where do I begin?" We're here to help and guide you throughout this process. This page outlines the steps to applying for a Stafford Loan. Basic Stafford Loan Requirements are, You must have submitted a FAFSA. For subsidized Stafford Loans, you must have financial need as determined by your school<!--You must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen. You must be enrolled at least half-time. You must not be in default on any education loan or owe a refund on an education grant. Below, we have highlighted the specific steps for completing the Stafford Loan processhttp://best-loans.awardspace.com/student-loans.htmThe FAFSA is the first and most important step towards getting a Stafford Loan; you can't get a loan without filing yours, and it's also free. You can file your FAFSA electronically at FAFSA Online-->be sure to include the school's FAFSA code (or prospective schools, if you are a high school student) to ensure that the results are sent to your school's financial aid office.