Why Can’t I get a Private Student Loan? I am going to a small diploma nursing school in PA full time (registered nursing program).  For some reason my school doesn’t have any private student loan lenders to work with them. Local banks won’t, and not even Sallie Mae works with us. I’m struggling to pay for school. 
 Can anybody give me an explanation as to why that might be? Is this a common occurrence with smaller diploma programs?
My financial aid advisor can’t (or won’t) give me a clear answer.  
Thanks!