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The world has suffered a serious economic downturn over the last few years but the US is still the world’s strongest economy. Why is that do you think? Could it have anything to do with the nation’s education system?

Many people denigrate the way the education system is run in the US, arguing that it is only available to the “privileged few”. However, that is absolutely not the case. There are many federal government-assisted loan packages that are available that make it possible for even the poorest students from the most underprivileged backgrounds to go through college.

It is a sad fact however that many students continue to struggle unnecessarily because they just don’t know that these these loan packages are available to them. Or worse, they don’t go to college at all because they are unaware of the wide range of student loan programs they can apply for. Many of these are specifically designed for students who are unable to fund their education by any other means.

One such package is the Stafford Loan program. Stafford Loans can be a great option for students who have bad credit, because unlike almost every other loan out there, your credit record is not checked when you apply. So if your credit score is particularly low, this could be a good option for you.

Then there is the Perkins Loan program. This is specifically targeted at students who have no other means of funding their education and is designed to help students from poor backgrounds who might otherwise be stuck in a dead-end job.

It is surprisingly to apply for these loans. Generally you don’t need to go through any personal interview process, you only need to fill out an application form, provide all the supporting details such as proof of your income and proof of your parents income. Unlike typical loans, the lower your income, the more likely the loan will be granted!

When the loan is approved, it generally goes direct to the college to pay for things like fees, course materials and maybe even accommodation.

You will start to pay the loan back once you’ve graduated and are earning a regular wage. And because interest rates are low on these loans, the monthly repayments should be manageable once you are actually earning.