In the current economy, money’s tighter this year for a lot of families than it has been, and even with your federal financial aid, you and your kids may have college expenses left to cover but not enough in savings to cover them. Your kids may be able to get the extra money they need from a private student loan, but what if they need you to co-sign in order to qualify? As you're weighing your decision of whether or not to co-sign, here are some of the most common questions parents ask about co-signing, things to consider, the pros, the cons, and what the financial realities are.
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