The International Student Loan Center

Each year over 200,000 Americans study abroad and nearly 600,000 international students come to the USA to study. However, studying abroad often requires financial assistance for extra expenses such as travel, accommodations and materials, which can make it a greater financial commitment. InternationalStudentLoan.com is here to help, by offering a range of international student loans and study abroad loans to international students and Canadian students in the USA and for US Students studying around the world.

International Student Loans are available for:

International Students	US Students
This private loan program is available for international students who are planning to study in the USA. More Information | Apply Online	Federal and private loan programs are available for US Students who are studying abroad or fully enrolled in a non-US School. More Information | Apply Online

Why get an International Student Loan?

For the most part, students struggle to fund their international education. Scholarships and grants are always available, but if you are one of the lucky ones to receive one it will still not cover all your expenses. That is where an International Student Loan will help you. Our lender partners offer n o application fees or other out-of-pocket fees and preliminary approval in as little as 15 minutes. Normally, funding is very quick, but currently processing and funding times have slowed down.

Interest rates have gone up substantially! We are also experiencing processing and funding delays due to the turmoil in the student loan marketplace. Borrow as little as you can -- make sure you exhaust all other avenues for funding first. Use scholarships, personal and family funds, and any other money you can first. Read more about the Credit Crunch and how it impacts international students.

Please take the time to visit and learn more about our international student loans, canadian student loans and us student loans. We also have a dedicated customer support center to help students with your loan application and research - please contact us with any questions.

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International Student Loans

In partnership with International Student Loan we are excited to offer student loan programs for US citizens studying abroad and international students studying in the USA. We offer a variety of programs based on the country you are from and where you are studying.

For more information about the particular student loan products, please see below:

Student Loans for International Students
The International Student Loan Program is available to international students from around the world, who are looking to study in the USA. You have to be attending one of the approved schools, and you must also have a US Citizen or permanent resident to cosign the loan with you. The International Student Loan offers funding that is disbursed directly to you, with competitive interest rates and no application fees!

Student Loans for Study Abroad
The Study Abroad Loan provides funding for US Citizens who are looking to participate in a study abroad programs outside of the USA. Students need to be attending an approved school in the USA and have no need to complete a FAFSA form. Funds acan be available in a little as 5 days.

Student Loan for Canadian Citizens
For Canadian students studying or planning to study in the USA, we offer the Canadian Student Loan. Students applying for the Canadian Student Loan will require a US citizen or permanent resident co-signer. Formerly, we offered the CanHelp loan, which was available with a Canadian co-signer; however, as of April 18, 2008 the CanHelp loan has been discontinued and is no longer available. Instead of the CanHelp, Canadian students can now apply for a Canadian Student Loan for study in the USA.

Student Loans for US Citizens Foreign Enrolled
The Foreign Enrolled Loan program provides US Citizens with funding for their education when they plan to enroll directly in a degree program abroad. This is a private, alternative loan that offers high loan limits to cover the cost of school abroad, with borrowing limits up to $50,000 per year for undergraduate programs and up to $70,000 per year for medical, dental, business or law school.

Consolidate Federal Student Loans

Step1
Contact Your Lender: Although as a general rule the traditional lenders are not consolidating student loans, it still doesn't hurt to try. Call your lender today and ask about low annual percentage personal loans or even low interest credit cards. With low credit card annual percentage rates (APR) you might even get a similar rate.
Step2
Federal Direct Consolidation Loans: If you google search "Federal Student Loan Consolidation" one of the first sites you will find is www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov - the federal website for federal student aid. If you select "Borrower Services" it will take you to the federal consolidation website. It takes about a month to get a response from the FSA, but it is the only agency that is currently consolidation the loans.
Step3
What if I can't get the loans consolidated?: In a few instances it may be impossible to consolidate your loans, so what can you do if you just can't afford the payments at this time. First you should contact your lender and simply tell them it is too much to repay at this time (cite your reasons). Many times they will reduce your payment or extend the life of the loan. A second option is to place the loans in forbearance, which allows you to defer payment for a set amount of time until your financial situation improves. A third option is to return to school at least part-time (6 units). This can be done at a junior college or a local university, and is not dependent on what courses you take. This option will allow you to defer your loans without penalty, as long as you are in school.

Consolidate Federal Student Loans

Step1
Contact Your Lender: Although as a general rule the traditional lenders are not consolidating student loans, it still doesn't hurt to try. Call your lender today and ask about low annual percentage personal loans or even low interest credit cards. With low credit card annual percentage rates (APR) you might even get a similar rate.
Step2
Federal Direct Consolidation Loans: If you google search "Federal Student Loan Consolidation" one of the first sites you will find is www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov - the federal website for federal student aid. If you select "Borrower Services" it will take you to the federal consolidation website. It takes about a month to get a response from the FSA, but it is the only agency that is currently consolidation the loans.
Step3
What if I can't get the loans consolidated?: In a few instances it may be impossible to consolidate your loans, so what can you do if you just can't afford the payments at this time. First you should contact your lender and simply tell them it is too much to repay at this time (cite your reasons). Many times they will reduce your payment or extend the life of the loan. A second option is to place the loans in forbearance, which allows you to defer payment for a set amount of time until your financial situation improves. A third option is to return to school at least part-time (6 units). This can be done at a junior college or a local university, and is not dependent on what courses you take. This option will allow you to defer your loans without penalty, as long as you are in school.

Student loan consolidation

If you are having a problem with your federal student loan, contact the FSA Ombudsman at the US Department of Education. The FSA Ombudsman is dedicated to helping students resolve disputes and other problems with federal student loans. The FSA Ombudsman will research your problem in an impartial and objective manner and will try to develop a fair solution. The FSA Ombudsman does not have the authority to impose a solution. Nevertheless, many students have found the FSA Ombudsman to be helpful in resolving disputes with lenders. You can contact the FSA Ombudsman by phone at 1-877-557-2575 or 1-202-377-3800, by fax at 1-202-275-0549, by mail at U.S. Department of Education, FSA Ombudsman, 830 First Street, NE, Fourth Floor, Washington, DC 20202-5144, or by email at fsaombudsmanoffice@ed.gov.

FAQ about loan

Q: What are the benefits of consolidation?
A:
1) lenders offer incentives for consolidating loans with them as listed above.
2) consolidation loan interest rates are fixed at the rounded weighted avg of your variable rate loans. Good to lock in the low rate loans before they increase in July.
3) at the time of consolidation it's possible to choose new(longer) repayment plan which will reduce monthly payments and allow you to take advantage of low student loan interest rates. (make smaller payments on SL and use the money to pay off higher rate loans)

Q: Is consolidating your student loan the same thing as refinancing?
A: sort of, but not quite
- you can refinance any (one) mortgage; for student loan consolidation often more than one loan required.
- when you refinance you can get current lowest rate, when you consolidate student loans the rate stays the same (it's the avg of all yr loans) but you may be offered a rate reduction or other incentive.
- when you refinance you may have to pay a closing cost, when you consolidate student loans you don't pay anything.
- you can refinance as many times as you like, but in many cases you can't consolidate loan second time unless you have another SL.
- you can refinance with the same company several times, but you can't consolidate several times with the same loan provider.

Here is how you can get the best student loan consolidation rate:

1. The rate for student loan consolidation will depend on customer's credit and financial state of affairs. Do a complete research and development on the rebates offered by different lenders and see which one is the lowest.

2. Go for the lender who has multiple and flexible repayment options.

3. Your lender must keep the rate fixed through out the life of the student loan. Search online and compare different type of rates offered by different lenders.

4. With a student loan consolidation, look up for the facility of increment in tenure at a later stage of the loan. Check whether the bank has such scheme or not. With loan consolidation, you can actually low down the installment amount by increasing the life of the loan.

5. If there is an "in school" facility available. If so, get your loan rate freezed while you are in school only.

Information about Student Loan Consolidation Rebate

Student loan consolidation rebates are usually given by a private company when student loans are consolidated equaling more than $20,000. The more student loans consolidation, the higher the student loan consolidation rebate. This is usually a percentage of the principal loan balance that is either applied to the outstanding loan or sent to the borrower as a cash payment. This can be a very attractive offer, especially when in the form of a cash payment to the borrower.

If you decide to go with a company offering the cash rebate option, make sure to read the fine print. Many companies require that a rebate form be submitted by a certain deadline to process the cash back benefit. If the cash back rebate form is not received, they will disqualify the borrower from the rebate.

Ask the lender what exactly is required to receive the cash back rebate before submitting a signed consolidatin loan application. Many companies combine the cash back rebate with other borrower obligations. One company requires that a borrower enroll in their electronic newsletter with a valid email address before the rebate is awarded.

The federal student loan consolidation program is an excellent way to manage student loan debt

as well as save thousands of dollars in interest payments. By asking the right questions and knowing what to look for, you can maximize your savings and make sure that you get the best deal possible on your consolidation loan.

Student loan consolidation

If you are having a problem with your federal student loan, contact the FSA Ombudsman at the US Department of Education. The FSA Ombudsman is dedicated to helping students resolve disputes and other problems with federal student loans. The FSA Ombudsman will research your problem in an impartial and objective manner and will try to develop a fair solution. The FSA Ombudsman does not have the authority to impose a solution. Nevertheless, many students have found the FSA Ombudsman to be helpful in resolving disputes with lenders. You can contact the FSA Ombudsman by phone at 1-877-557-2575 or 1-202-377-3800, by fax at 1-202-275-0549, by mail at U.S. Department of Education, FSA Ombudsman, 830 First Street, NE, Fourth Floor, Washington, DC 20202-5144, or by email at fsaombudsmanoffice@ed.gov.

FAQ about loan

Q: What are the benefits of consolidation? A: 1) lenders offer incentives for consolidating loans with them as listed above. 2) consolidation loan interest rates are fixed at the rounded weighted avg of your variable rate loans. Good to lock in the low rate loans before they increase in July.3) at the time of consolidation it's possible to choose new(longer) repayment plan which will reduce monthly payments and allow you to take advantage of low student loan interest rates. (make smaller payments on SL and use the money to pay off higher rate loans)Q: Is consolidating your student loan the same thing as refinancing? A: sort of, but not quite - you can refinance any (one) mortgage; for student loan consolidation often more than one loan required. - when you refinance you can get current lowest rate, when you consolidate student loans the rate stays the same (it's the avg of all yr loans) but you may be offered a rate reduction or other incentive.- when you refinance you may have to pay a closing cost, when you consolidate student loans you don't pay anything. - you can refinance as many times as you like, but in many cases you can't consolidate loan second time unless you have another SL.- you can refinance with the same company several times, but you can't consolidate several times with the same loan provider.

Here is how you can get the best student loan consolidation rate:

1. The rate for student loan consolidation will depend on customer's credit and financial state of affairs. Do a complete research and development on the rebates offered by different lenders and see which one is the lowest.
2. Go for the lender who has multiple and flexible repayment options.
3. Your lender must keep the rate fixed through out the life of the student loan. Search online and compare different type of rates offered by different lenders.
4. With a student loan consolidation, look up for the facility of increment in tenure at a later stage of the loan. Check whether the bank has such scheme or not. With loan consolidation, you can actually low down the installment amount by increasing the life of the loan.
5. If there is an "in school" facility available. If so, get your loan rate freezed while you are in school only.

Information about Student Loan Consolidation Rebate

Student loan consolidation rebates are usually given by a private company when student loans are consolidated equaling more than $20,000. The more student loans consolidation, the higher the student loan consolidation rebate. This is usually a percentage of the principal loan balance that is either applied to the outstanding loan or sent to the borrower as a cash payment. This can be a very attractive offer, especially when in the form of a cash payment to the borrower.If you decide to go with a company offering the cash rebate option, make sure to read the fine print. Many companies require that a rebate form be submitted by a certain deadline to process the cash back benefit. If the cash back rebate form is not received, they will disqualify the borrower from the rebate.Ask the lender what exactly is required to receive the cash back rebate before submitting a signed consolidation loan application. Many companies combine the cash back rebate with other borrower obligations. One company requires that a borrower enroll in their electronic newsletter with a valid email address before the rebate is awarded.The federal student loan consolidation program is an excellent way to manage student loan debt
as well as save thousands of dollars in interest payments. By asking the right questions and knowing what to look for, you can maximize your savings and make sure that you get the best deal possible on your consolidation loan.