earliest you can get private loan money? what private loan to get?

[Jessikally]

The loan money from my school is coming right after classes start, but I'm wondering how early I can get my private loan money- it seems that I would need it earlier becuae of moving expenses, etc....anyone know?

Also, who are your private loans from?

[Oneof2]

Im also interested...anyone have any ideas?

[ErinKG]

If you are getting a certified private loan, you have to wait until you start classes (at least at most schools). You can get money a few months in advance if you go for an uncertified private loan from BankOne or another lender that will allow you to borrow beyond the school's cost of attendance. You only have to wait for them to turn the loan around, which appears to be a week or two.

As far as which lender to use for the certified private loans - check with your school. Most schools have special deals with certain lenders.

[risingMC]

Also see: "does the lender really matter?"
http://www.lawschooldiscussion.org/prelaw/index.php/topic,32004.0.html