Do You Need a Cosigner for a Student Loan?
A cosigner is someone with good credit and income who’s willing to help you qualify to borrow money. But do you need a cosigner for a student loan? It depends on the loan and your own credentials.
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Christy Bieber has spent more than 16 years in personal finance and is an expert on student loans, debt, social security, and mortgages. Her work has been published by The Motley Fool, CBS News, and MSN.
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Richard Richtmyer is a senior editor with over 20 years of finance experience. He's an expert on student loans, capital markets, investing, real estate, technology, business, government, and politics.
Updated December 17, 2024
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