In addition to student loans offered by the U.S. Department of Education, many private lenders offer loan programs designed for college students.  It is usually best to exhaust your federal student aid, including federal student loans, before taking out private loans because the government offers more flexible repayment options and better interest rates than most private organizations do.  If you do need more money for school, here are ten private student loan programs.  Please keep in mind that these companies are organized by name only – the order of the list is no reflection of how “good” any one lender is. […]