Federal Loans:

Federal loans are need based loans provided by the government to students in financial need. The rate of the loan is typically less than most loans you may find. Stafford loans may either be subsidized or unsubsidized. It is best to exhaust Federal loan funding before seeking out private loans. Read more on the Federal Stafford Loan.

Private Loans:

Once your Federal Loan options have been exhausted, you may need to look for private loans to help pay for the remainder of your college expenses. Read more on Private loans available to community college students.