Loans, are any of you taking out any?

<p>can someone educate me on loans, i will be attending UCSD in the Fall and will need a loan.</p>

<p>what is the best type of loan?</p>

<p>Federal and university need-based loans</p>

<p>Federal non-need-based loans (you pay interest on your loan)</p>

<p>Alternative loans (offered by private non-government lenders)</p>

<p>has anyone here applied for a loan? can you drop some knowledge on me.</p>