These loans can be availed from Federal government as Stafford and Perkins loans. One of the features of these loans is that the students are approved without any hurdles created in their way. Even if the borrower has a bad credit history, the approval is without any problems. Another advantage is that interest rate on these loans is kept low, as the interest is subsidized by the government.
Repayment of these loans can be made when the borrower has a job in hand after finishing the collage studies. Parent of the loan seeker also can take out federal PLUS loans on behalf of the student.
The federal loans, however, are ideal for only those who are needy and have a weak financial background. Hence, if you do not come in the ambit of these loans, then make a good search for private student loans, which can be accessed in secured or unsecured personal loans. However, interest rate will depend on lots of factors like collateral, good or bad credit history; loan amount etc. one way to borrow these loans at low rate of interest is to place some property with the lender as collateral.