{"id":39587,"date":"2020-02-24T12:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T20:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/?p=39587"},"modified":"2022-09-21T13:18:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T20:18:35","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-student-loan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/how-long-to-get-student-loan\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take to Get a Student Loan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for financial aid to help pay for your education, you might wonder how long it takes to get a student loan. The entire process \u2014 loan application, approval, and disbursement \u2014 depends on whether you get a federal student loan or private student loan. But knowing the rough timeline to expect will help you figure out when to apply for your student loans.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s how long it takes to get a student loan \u2014 and how to check on your loan\u2019s progress while you\u2019re waiting:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-does-it-take-to-get-federal-student-loan\">How long does it take to get federal student loans?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-does-it-take-to-get-private-student-loan\">How long does it take to get private student loans?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-i-check-on-my-loan-status\">How do I check on my loan status?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#student-loan-approval\">How long does student loan approval take?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-federal-student-loan\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How long does it take to get federal student loans?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\">From start to finish, it can take anywhere from <b>a few weeks to a few months<\/b> to get federal student loans and then to receive any extra money as a check or direct deposit from your school.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you want <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/federal-student-loans-guide\/\">federal student loans<\/a>, you\u2019ll need to start with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Once you\u2019ve completed your application, it could take anywhere from three to five days to process.<\/p>\n<p>After your application is processed, your Student Aid Report (SAR) is sent to the schools you listed on your FAFSA. You should typically receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/financial-aid-award-letters\/\">financial aid award letter<\/a> from your school detailing your financial aid package within three weeks of submitting your FAFSA \u2014 but keep in mind that each school\u2019s process for this is different. If you haven\u2019t heard from your school after three weeks, it\u2019s a good idea to contact the financial aid office.<\/p>\n<p>Federal student loans are typically disbursed at the start of each term. If there are funds left over after paying for your tuition, fees, and student housing, most colleges will refund the remaining balance to you within a couple weeks of receiving your loan funds. Keep in mind that some schools add a 30-day delay to this as an added protection for first-time borrowers.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/student-loan-limits\/\"><i>Student Loan Limits<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-private-student-loan\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How long does it take to get private student loans?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\">From the time you submit your application until you receive funds, plan on around <b>three weeks<\/b> to get a private student loan in the best-case scenario \u2014 or up to two to three months in case of delays.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Private lenders have their own rules for approving loan applications. Most of them want the application process and disbursement to be as quick and easy as possible. In many cases, you can get funds faster from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\">private student loans<\/a> than federal loans.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a good idea to shop around and consider as many private student loan lenders as possible to find the right loan for you. Credible makes this easy \u2014 you can compare your rates from our partner lenders in the table below in two minutes.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-218\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-218 table table-border-top table-rounded table-no-img-margin table-capitalized-column-titles tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Lender<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Fixed rates from (APR)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Variable rates from (APR)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode \">\n        <div class=\"heading__container \">\n    <span class=\"heading\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/ascent\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help m-a-0\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n    <span class=\"tip\">\n        <span class=\"tip-content\" >Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"star-rating__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A three-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-three-quarter.svg\">\n        <\/div>        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    2.69%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    3.65%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode \">\n        <div class=\"heading__container \">\n    <span class=\"heading\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/citizens-bank\/#citizens-bank-private-student-loans\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help m-a-0\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n    <span class=\"tip\">\n        <span class=\"tip-content\" >Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"star-rating__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A three-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-three-quarter.svg\">\n        <\/div>        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    3.24%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    4.98%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode \">\n        <div class=\"heading__container \">\n    <span class=\"heading\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/college-ave\/#college-ave-private-student-loans\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help m-a-0\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n    <span class=\"tip\">\n        <span class=\"tip-content\" >Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"star-rating__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A three-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-three-quarter.svg\">\n        <\/div>        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    2.59%+<sup>2,3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    3.89%+<sup>2,3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode \">\n        <div class=\"heading__container \">\n    <span class=\"heading\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/custom-choice\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help m-a-0\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n    <span class=\"tip\">\n        <span class=\"tip-content\" >Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"star-rating__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n        <\/div>        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    3.35%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    3.68%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode \">\n        <div class=\"heading__container \">\n    <span class=\"heading\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/invested\/#invested-private-student-loans\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help m-a-0\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n    <span class=\"tip\">\n        <span class=\"tip-content\" >Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"star-rating__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n        <\/div>        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    4.5%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    6.08%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode \">\n        <div class=\"heading__container \">\n    <span class=\"heading\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/mefa\/#mefa-private-student-loans\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help m-a-0\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n    <span class=\"tip\">\n        <span class=\"tip-content\" >Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"star-rating__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-half.svg\">\n        <\/div>        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    3.29%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n<br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode \">\n        <div class=\"heading__container \">\n    <span class=\"heading\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/sallie-mae\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help m-a-0\" alt=\"Question mark icon to show more information\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/icon-help-dark.svg\">\n    <span class=\"tip\">\n        <span class=\"tip-content\" >Credible lender ratings are evaluated by our editorial team with the help of our loan operations team. The rating criteria for lenders encompass 78 data points spanning interest rates, loan terms, eligibility requirement transparency, repayment options, fees, discounts, customer service, cosigner options, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology.<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n    <\/span>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"star-rating__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"A one-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-quarter.svg\">\n            <\/div>        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  <span>\n    2.890%<sup>9<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n -   <span>\n    17.49%<sup>9<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  <span>\n    3.75%<sup>9<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n -   <span>\n    16.370%<sup>9<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><center><b>Compare rates without affecting<br> your credit score. 100% free!<\/b><br><br \/>\n<a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\/start\">Compare Now<\/a><\/center><br><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><small>Lowest APRs reflect autopay, loyalty, and interest-only repayment discounts where available | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/credible-rating-lender-methodology\/\">Read our full methodology<\/a> | <sup>10<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/ascent-student-loan-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ascent Disclosures<\/a> | <sup>1<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensbank.com\/student-lending\/DisclosureHub.aspx#rate-lowest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Citizens Disclosures <\/a> | <sup>2,3<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/college-ave-disclosures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">College Ave Disclosures<\/a> | <sup>11<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/cogfin-disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Custom Choice Disclosures<\/a> | <sup>7<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/edvestinu-apr-details-inschool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EDvestinU Disclosures<\/a> | <sup>8<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/invested-disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">INvestEd Disclosures<\/a> | <sup>9<\/sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/sallie-mae-homepage-disclosures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sallie Mae Disclosures<\/a><\/small><\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>Once you submit your application, you could be approved for a private student loan in as little as a few minutes. But if your application requires further review, it could take up to two weeks before the lender lets you know whether you&#8217;ve been approved (or if there are other conditions you need to meet first).<\/p>\n<p>Most private student loans must be certified by your school before being disbursed. This might add another couple weeks to the process. Once the loan is certified, the private lender will send funds to the school. This can take anywhere from two weeks to two months. Also expect to wait another week or two before the school will give you any leftover money to use for rent, books, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/student-loans-living-expenses\/\">other living expenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Learn More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/emergency-student-loans\/\">Emergency Student Loans: 4 Steps Everyone Should Know<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"how-do-i-check-on-my-loan-status\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How do I check on my loan status?<\/h2>\n<p>When you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/how-to-apply-for-student-loans\/\">apply for a student loan<\/a>, you might want to keep an eye on your loan status along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to check on your loan status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Federal student loans:<\/b> To check your FAFSA status, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">log into your FAFSA account<\/a> and look at the \u201cMy FAFSA\u201d page. If your federal loans have been approved, check with your loan servicer for the disbursement status. If you need help or have questions, you can always call or email your financial aid office for up-to-date information, too.<\/li>\n<li><b>Private student loans:<\/b> For private loans, contact the lender to check the loan status. Keep in mind that as you\u2019re applying for private student loans, it\u2019s a good idea to compare as many lenders as possible to find the right loan for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are generally no restrictions on how you spend your student loan money, as long as you use it for your education and living expenses while in school. But remember that you have to pay it back, so borrow only what you really need. If you end up not needing some of your student loans, you can always pay the extra amount back right away instead of having to pay it back later.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Keep Reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/how-to-get-a-student-loan\/\">How to Get a Student Loan in 3 Easy Steps<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"student-loan-approval\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How long does student loan approval take?<\/h2>\n<p>The amount of time it takes to get approved for a student loan depends on the lender, and whether you\u2019re applying for federal or private loans.<\/p>\n<p>With Credible, you can see real-time rates in minutes after submitting some basic information. Comparing rates and loan terms from multiple lenders is the best way to make sure you\u2019re getting a loan that works for your unique situation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong>Compare student loan rates from top lenders<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list--iconArrow accent--isGreen\">\n<li>Multiple lenders compete to get you the best rate<\/li>\n<li>Get actual rates, not estimated ones<\/li>\n<li>Finance almost any degree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\">See Your Rates<\/a><br \/>\n<small>Checking rates will not affect your credit<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- TrustBox widget - Micro Combo --><\/p>\n<div class=\"trustpilot-widget\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-template-id=\"5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\" data-businessunit-id=\"5536ec090000ff00057eebe7\" data-style-height=\"20px\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-theme=\"light\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.credible.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trustpilot<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- End TrustBox widget --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for financial aid to help pay for your education, you might wonder how long it takes to get a student loan. 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