M.S. FE - Anyone taking student loans?

DeputyDog · July 8th, 2002, 4:21 pm

HiCould anyone who is taking student loans (would really like to hear from International students at Columbia) Please drop me a line?I need to choose a lender but i'm not sure what criteria to use. If someone has gone through the process it would be great if I could avail of their expertise.Thanks!A

Securitize · July 9th, 2002, 11:51 am

I don't know what kind of rates a foreign student must adhere to if studying in the U.S., but student loan rates are at the lowest point ever right now in the States, around 4%. It is definitely a good time to stay in school or go back to school for any American student, or any student for that matter.

DeputyDog · July 10th, 2002, 3:08 am

Is 4% for all loans? I'm coming across a whole bunch of variables like LIBOR, T-bills etc. Is there any way of predicting how these things move? IS that a more important criteria than say the lender or fees?Could anyone (any university!) give me some leads for this?I will be extremely grateful for any input.ThanksA