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How can you use private student loans?

You can use private student loans to pay for education-related costs and living expenses, which your federal school loans might not cover. Some uses include:

  • Tuition and fees
  • Room and board
  • Housing utilities
  • Meals and groceries
  • Books
  • Supplies
  • A personal computer you’ll use for school
  • Dependant childcare expenses