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No Credit Check Student Loans: Best Options and Tips for Borrowers

If you don’t have a credit score or it’s low, it’s still possible to get a student loan to cover your education costs. Both federal and private loans can help.

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By Aly J. Yale

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Aly J. Yale

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Aly J. Yale is a personal finance journalist with more than 12 years of experience. Her work has been featured by Forbes, Fox Business, The Motley Fool, Bankrate, and The Balance.

Edited by Kelly Larsen

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Kelly Larsen

Kelly Larsen is a student loans editor at Credible. She has spent over 10 years covering personal finance, with expertise in mortgage and debt management.

Reviewed by Richard Richtmyer

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Richard Richtmyer

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 March 19, 2025

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