Private student loans - also known as alternative student loans -- may offer better interest rates than other lines of credit. Sallie Mae® offers private loans to cover the gamut of higher education needs:
You'll be happy to know that, with Upromise Loan Link®, you can use your Upromise savings to help pay down your eligible Sallie Mae loans.
Be conservative! Only turn to private student loans to help cover your expenses after you've exhausted all other sources of financial aid. And only borrow what you absolutely need.
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