Sinclair provides information about private lenders who qualify to provide private loans to community college students who do not qualify for federal loan programs or who need additional financial assistance to meet educational expenses.

The yearly (or term) amount cannot exceed the cost of attendance minus other financial aid and resources. How to apply: Visit Sinclair's FASTChoice link on the Financial Aid and Scholarships page for a list of private education loan lenders most used by Sinclair students.

These are student loans offered by private companies. They are not guaranteed by the Federal Government. Private loans are meant to help students cover education costs not met by other forms of financial aid. It is recommended that students take full advantage of all government loans available to them before considering a supplemental private loan.