"When you need to borrow money for school, you might be interested in obtaining no credit check student loans. Getting student loans without a credit inquiry could be important to you if you have bad credit or if you simply haven’t had time to build credit because you’re too young," LendEDU reports.

"The good news is that you have options to obtain loans, even if your credit history isn’t likely to impress a lender. You just need to understand the financing choices available to you. This four-step guide will tell you what you need to know.

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Some, but not all, states operate student loan programs you could also take advantage of without having your credit checked.

While some states require credit checks to qualify for loans (and even impose minimum credit score requirements), many others focus on financial need or residency rather than whether you have a positive credit history.

For example, in Massachusetts, college students could take advantage of the No Interest Loan Program, which provides loans up to $4,000 per academic year based on financial need.

Permanent legal residents of Massachusetts are eligible if they meet certain requirements, such as enrolling full-time at an eligible institution and if they have not defaulted on student loans in the past. There are no credit score requirements imposed.

There may be loan programs in your state that are similar and will provide you with loans for school even if your credit is poor or you have no credit. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators provides a link to state financial aid programs so you can research options where you live.

Your school’s financial aid office is also a great source of information."

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Publication Date: 1/23/2019