Originally Posted by wise_owl_gal

I applied earlier this week for financial aid (w/o co-signer) and w/in 24 hours I was told the loan was partially approved (I forgot to submit some documentation). And I don't have an exceptional credit history. The actual application didn't take more than 45 mins to fill out online and if you have any questions, the financial aid advisers are really helpful. The whole process seems to be a breeze.