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Whether drawn by the rugged beauty of the Cascade Range or the rushing waves of the Pacific Coast. Oregon is a lovely state to visit, live in and especially go to school.  There are numerous university and community college level schools, with cities like Eugene and Portland containing both, providing students with a variety of options and the possibility of transitioning when the time is right.  One of the best ways of facilitating this process is through an Oregon student loan.

Income-Based Loans

Virtually every loan issued at the present time is based in size, interest rates, and repayment terms – on the credit score of the borrower.  Student loans are not, they are determined solely by the need, tuition costs and living expenses, of the borrower.

The student or her parents will fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) that describes the income level and expected financial contribution of the student or her parents and reports this information to the school(s) of her choice. This data can also be used to find a lender, or the student can investigate these options herself.

This is advantageous in a number of ways because the student does not need to have established credit, and if her family has suffered financial setbacks, a bad credit score will not negatively impact her ability to borrow.  This loan structure is designed to make it possible for a wider range of students to get a college degree. In essence, anyone wanting to go to college will qualify for a student loan regardless of credit history.

The Best Extant Repayment Terms

Student loans come in two basic formats; subsidized or unsubsidized.  With an unsubsidized loan, the federal government pays the interest during the entire period the borrower is a full-time student.  She will only become responsible for the accruing interest after the repayment period begins. 

With an unsubsidized loan, the borrower is responsible for the interest – which is still lower than almost any other interest rate available.

However, the ultimate beauty of student loans is that even though the interest will accrue during the life of an unsubsidized loan, payment is not expected while still in college. For either type, repayment does not begin until approximately six months after the borrower has ceased to be a full-time student, thus obviating the need to worry about loan repayment. Instead, students can focus on passing Psych 101, Spanish 200 and Art History 400, which is what every college kid needs to remain focused on.