Continuing Education Loan

By: EconomyWatch Content   Date: 1 December 2009

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A continuing education loans are private loans that are useful if a student is not eligible for any of the federal loan programs. This loan provides students access to continuing education and carries with it attractive repayment terms. Since these loans are quite expensive, they should be taken only after all other options have been exhausted. 

Features of a Continuing Education Loan

Some of the basic features of continuing education loans include: 

  • This is a private loan and supplements federal or government student loans, if available.

  • This type of loan is taken in the name of a student, along with a co signor.

  • It is offered by private entities, banks or lending companies.

  • Such loans are available to part time or less than half time students.

  • These loans can be used to pay for education costs, such as tuition fees, room, boarding and other expenses of students in non-degree programs or part time degree seeking students.

  • They offer flexible payment options, including total deferment.

  • One can borrow any amount, ranging from $3000 to $45,000 per year, depending on the college expenses not covered by scholarships and federal financial aid.

  • No application fee or out of the cost expenses are involved.

  • These loans offer competitive interest rates.

  • No prepayment penalty is charged.

These loans are available to students enrolled less than half time in a degree program or enrolled in a certificate or a technical program. The co-signor should have a good credit record and employment history. 

Information to be Submitted

An application with a co signor has greater chances of being approved and of getting better loan terms. The following information needs to be submitted along with the application for a continuing education loan:

  • Name and other Personal Details

  • Social Security Number

  • Mailing Address

  • Income

  • School’s name

  • Type of degree or educational program

  • Expected graduation date

In addition to the above information, all personal details, as well as the income and credit record of the co signor need to be submitted with an application for a continuing loan.

A large number of banks and lending agencies offer continuing education loans. Some of them are the US Bank, Bank of America, Chase, Key Career Loan, Wells Fargo Career Loan, Continuing Education Loan (TERI). However, due to the current difficult market conditions, several agencies have temporarily suspended the provision of continuing education loans.


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