Paul Sisolak

After a student reaches the federal student loan limits, parents can borrow to help their children pay for college through Federal Parent PLUS loans, private parent loans and by cosigning private student loans. These borrowing options, however, come with several potential pitfalls.

When it comes to financing college costs, it’s important to find the right loan. After the student has exhausted the Federal Direct Stafford loan limits, there are several borrowing options available to parents, including Federal Parent PLUS Loans, private student loans and private parent loans. What are the pros and cons of these loans?

Having a hefty student loan balance can make you feel like you might be paying off that debt for the rest of your life. But, what would happen if you die before your loans are paid off?