Student Loans are loans offered to students to assist in payment of the costs of professional education. Student loans usually charger lower interest than other loans, and are also usually issued by the government.

There are many different types of education loans. Student loand are granted by both the federal and private sector. Typically, Student Loan payments are deferred while you are enrolled in school at least half-time, and - if your loan is subsidized - the government pays your interest for you while you're in school.