A student who wants to opt for this must have completed at least 30 days of graduation and begin the loan application process in a expedient manner. The consolidator must be a US citizen and be 18 years of age. The must be fully disbursed within the time limit and their will be no penalties imposed. Private student loan consolidation allows the main burden of debt to be lifted from the students and/or parents shoulder and allow them to work and repay the single loan taken in a proactive manner.