{"id":50061,"date":"2021-04-14T08:11:06","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T16:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/?p=50061"},"modified":"2023-06-05T15:57:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T22:57:54","slug":"federal-student-loans-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/federal-student-loans-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal Student Loans and COVID-19: What You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ongoing financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many people scrambling to handle their monthly bills \u2014 including federal student loan payments. However, the good news is that federal student loan payments and interest have been paused by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Tip: <\/b>Payments are scheduled to resume after September 1, 2023.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Also keep in mind that current college students can still take out federal student loans to pay for school and might even be eligible for more aid depending on their financial situation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#effects-covid-federal\"><b>The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on federal student loans<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#interest-capitalization-CARES\"><b>Interest capitalization and the CARES Act<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#eligible-loans\"><b>Eligible student loans<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#manage-existing-loans\"><b>Manage your existing student loans<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cares-expiration\"><b>Prepare for the CARES Act expiration<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#private-CARES\"><b>Private student loans and the CARES Act<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"effects-covid-federal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected federal student loans?<\/h2>\n<p>The coronavirus impacted federal student loan repayment for current borrowers and may have an impact on new borrowers, as well. If you already have federal student loans in repayment or are looking to take out federal student loans for school, here are some changes to be aware of:<\/p>\n<h3>For federal student loans in repayment<\/h3>\n<p>The CARES Act of 2020 offered immediate relief and assistance to Americans who were financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. An important provision of the CARES Act granted automatic forbearance to all federal student loan borrowers whose loans are owned by the U.S. Department of Education.<\/p>\n<p>Since this forbearance is automatic, eligible borrowers don\u2019t need to do anything to apply for these benefits \u2014 servicers of federal student loans have automatically placed qualifying loans in administrative forbearance.<\/p>\n<p>The forbearance period has been extended multiple times and is currently set to expire on September 1, 2023. That means payments and interest on federal student loans have been suspended until then.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what this forbearance period specifically means for borrowers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Payments are not required until the forbearance period ends.<\/b> The automatic forbearance is scheduled to end on September 1, 2023.<\/li>\n<li><b>There are no late fees during the forbearance period.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>The interest rate is set at 0%.<\/b> Your loans will not accrue interest during the payment pause.<\/li>\n<li><b>Borrowers may make partial or full payments during the pause period.<\/b> These payments will be applied directly to the principal (after paying down any interest accrued prior to March 13, 2020). That means any payments made during this forbearance period can help pay down your loans more quickly.<\/li>\n<li><b>Refunds are available for any payments made during the forbearance period.<\/b> If you need to access money you paid to your federal student loan servicer after March 13, 2020, you can request a refund. This is true for both automatic payments and manual payments.<\/li>\n<li><b>Forbearance is automatic for eligible loans.<\/b> You do not have to request these benefits if you are a borrower with an eligible loan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to continue making payments as usual, you\u2019ll need to opt out of forbearance. To do so, contact your servicer. They can also help if you have financial hardship and need help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/student-loan-help\/\">student loan repayment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While having your student loans in forbearance can take pressure off of your finances, keep in mind that it will also extend your repayment date.<\/p>\n<p>You can use the student loan calculator below to determine how long it\u2019ll take to pay off your loan. You can use the slider to see how increasing your payments can change the payoff date.<\/p>\n<div class=\"calculator loan\">\n<div class=\"inputs container\">\n\n\t<p>Enter your loan information<span class=\"hidden-md-up\"> to calculate how much you could pay<\/span><\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"row form-groups\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-8 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"loan-amount\">Loan amount<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the total amount borrowed<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group loan-amount\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">$<\/span>\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"number\" value=\"15000\" step=\"1000\" name=\"loan-amount\" id=\"loan-amount\" aria-label=\"Loan amount\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n  \t\t<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"interest-rate\">Interest rate<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter your annual interest rate<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group interest-rate\">\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"number\" value=\"18\" step=\".01\" min=\".01\" max=\"100\" name=\"interest-rate\" id=\"interest-rate\" aria-label=\"Interest rate\" class=\"form-control\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">%<\/span>\n  \t\t<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\t\t<span class=\"between\">or<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"loan-term\">Loan term<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the amount of time you have to repay your loan<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group loan-term\">\n  \t\t\t<input name=\"loan-term\" value=\"10\" step=\"1\" min=\"1\" max=\"50\" id=\"loan-term\" aria-label=\"Loan term\" type=\"number\" class=\"form-control\" inputmode=\"numeric\" pattern=\"[0-9]*\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">years<\/span>\n  \t\t<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"outputs container\">\n\n  <div class=\"results row\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-md-6 col-lg-4\">\n  \tTotal Payment\n  \t<big>$<span class=\"total-payment\"><\/span><\/big>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-6 col-sm-4 col-md-6 col-lg-4\">\n  \tTotal Interest\n  \t<big>$<span class=\"total-interest\"><\/span><\/big>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-4 col-md-12 col-lg-4\">\n  \tMonthly Payment\n  \t<big>$<span class=\"monthly-payment\"><\/span><\/big>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"results-sentence\">\n    With a\n    <strong>$<span class=\"output-loan-amount\"><\/span><\/strong>\n        loan, you will pay\n    <strong>$<span class=\"monthly-payment\"><\/span><\/strong>\n    monthly and a total of\n    <strong>$<span class=\"total-interest\"><\/span><\/strong>\n    in interest over the life of your loan. You will pay a total of\n    <strong>$<span class=\"total-payment\"><\/span><\/strong>\n    over the life of the\n    loan.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <hr \/>\n  <div class=\"cta\">\n    \n<p><strong>Need a personal loan?<\/strong><br \/>\nCompare rates without affecting your credit score. 100% free!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-warning\" href=\"\/personal-loans\/borrower\">Check Personalized Rates<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Checking rates won&#8217;t affect your credit score.<\/small><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><b><i>Check Out: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/federal-direct-plus-loans\/\"><b><i>Federal Direct PLUS Student Loans: What to Know Before Borrowing<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>For new federal student loans<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re in school or starting college during the 2023-24 academic year, the process to apply for federal student loans has remained the same:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Complete the FAFSA.<\/b> You\u2019ll provide your personal and financial information when you submit the Free Application for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/fafsa-income-limits\/\">Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a>. If you\u2019re a dependent student, you\u2019ll generally also need to include information from your parents.<\/li>\n<li><b>Accept your financial aid.<\/b> After your school has reviewed your FAFSA information, you\u2019ll receive a financial aid award letter detailing what federal student loans and other financial aid you\u2019re eligible for. You can then decide which aid you\u2019d like to accept.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Tip:<\/b> If your financial situation has changed significantly since your last federal tax return, you could be eligible for an adjustment of your financial aid. This might be helpful if you or your parents have lost a job or other income due to the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to resubmit your FAFSA with your updated financial information, then contact your school\u2019s financial aid office to discuss your new circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Just keep in mind that your school has the final say on your financial aid package, which means you won\u2019t be able to appeal the decision through the Department of Education.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><b><i>Learn More:<\/i><\/b><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/gap-year-not-everyone\/\"><b><i>Gap Years and <\/i><\/b><b><i>COVID-19<\/i><\/b><b><i>: What You Need to Know About Student Loans<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/federal-vs-private-student-loans\/\"><b><i>Federal vs. Private Student Loans: 5 Differences<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"interest-capitalization-CARES\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How does the CARES Act affect interest capitalization?<\/h2>\n<p>If you were up to date on your loan payments before the CARES Act took effect, then the interest you accrued prior to March 13, 2020, won\u2019t capitalize during the suspension period.<\/p>\n<p>However, you might still have interest capitalize if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your loans were in a type of deferment or forbearance where interest would have normally capitalized before the suspension<\/li>\n<li>Your loans were in a grace period before the suspension began<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can check with your servicer to see if any interest will capitalize on your loans once this emergency relief period ends.<br \/>\n<a name=\"eligible-loans\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What student loans are eligible for the CARES Act?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify, the loans must be owned by the Department of Education, not a commercial lender as might be the case for certain types of loans. Loans eligible include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Defaulted and non-defaulted Direct Loans<\/li>\n<li>Defaulted and non-defaulted Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans<\/li>\n<li>Defaulted FFEL Program loans managed by guaranty agencies<\/li>\n<li>Defaulted and non-defaulted Federal Perkins Loans<\/li>\n<li>Defaulted Health Education Assistance Loan Program loans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/paying-student-loans-with-credit-card\/\"><b><i>Can You Pay Your Student Loans With a Credit Card?<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"manage-existing-loans\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to manage existing student loans<\/h2>\n<p>If you have federal student loans in repayment, you don\u2019t need to worry about filing anything to have your payments and interest suspended \u2014 your servicer will automatically apply these benefits to your loans.<\/p>\n<p>However, in addition to the suspension, there are also other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/federal-repayment-options\/\">federal repayment options<\/a> that might help you reduce or postpone your payments, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Deferment:<\/b> This allows you to temporarily postpone your loan payments. There are several situations that might qualify you for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/how-to-defer-student-loans\/\">student loan deferment<\/a>, such as financial hardship, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/unemployment-deferment\/\">unemployment<\/a>, returning to school, undergoing cancer treatment, and more. Keep in mind that interest might continue to accrue in a deferment period, depending on the type of loan you have.<\/li>\n<li><b>Forbearance:<\/b> This is another way to pause your payments for a short time. Unlike loans in deferment, loans will always continue to accrue interest while in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/student-loan-forbearance\/\">forbearance<\/a>. There are a few circumstances that might make you eligible for federal forbearance, including financial hardship, medical expenses, or changes to your employment. Servicers can also grant forbearances on a case-by-case basis.<\/li>\n<li><b>Income-driven repayment:<\/b> Under an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/income-driven-repayment-vs-refinancing\/\">income-driven repayment (IDR) plan<\/a>, your payment is based on your discretionary income. There are four IDR plans to choose from: Pay As You Earn, Revised Pay As You Earn, Income-Based Repayment, and Income-Contingent Repayment. Keep in mind that, depending on the plan, you could have any remaining balance forgiven after 20 to 25 years of on-time payments.<\/li>\n<li><b>Graduated repayment plan:<\/b> Under a graduated plan, your payments start low and increase every two years. This could be helpful if you expect your income to increase in the future.<\/li>\n<li><b>Extended repayment plan:<\/b> If you sign up for an extended repayment plan, you could have up to 25 years to repay your loans, which will likely give you a lower payment. Just keep in mind that choosing a longer repayment term means you\u2019ll pay more in interest over time.<\/li>\n<li><b>Federal consolidation:<\/b> If you consolidate your federal student loans through a Direct Consolidation Loan, you can extend your repayment term up to 30 years. Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loan-consolidation\">private student loan consolidation<\/a>, federal consolidation doesn\u2019t require a credit check. If you\u2019re considering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/private-vs-federal-student-loan-consolidation\/\">private vs. federal consolidation<\/a>, keep in mind that while you\u2019ll likely get a reduced monthly payment through federal consolidation, you won\u2019t get a lower interest rate. However, you\u2019ll still have access to all of your federal benefits and protections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"cares-expiration\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to prepare for the CARES Act expiration<\/h2>\n<p>With the end of the CARES Act student loan payment pause imminent, there are several things you can do to be ready for when payments resume. Here\u2019s what you should do to prepare:<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Know when payments will resume. <\/b>The payment pause will end on September 1, 2023, but exactly when your first payment is due will depend on your loan servicer.<\/li>\n<li><b>Update your contact information with your loan servicer. <\/b>You are responsible for your student loan payments even if your loan servicer is unable to get in touch with you. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date so you do not accidentally miss payments or default.<\/li>\n<li><b>Review your payment options.<\/b> If you were enrolled in automatic payments, check to make sure the enrollment information is still correct. Check that your bank account information is correct and you are still able to make payments to your loan servicer.<\/li>\n<li><b>Check your repayment and consolidation options.<\/b> You may want to shift your repayment plan to one that better fits your current financial situation, or you may be interested in consolidating your loans with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/direct-consolidation-loan\/\">Federal Direct Consolidation Loan<\/a> or with a private loan refinance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Check out: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/refinance-student-loans\"><b><i>Student Loan Refinance: Compare 10 Best Lenders Risk-Free<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"private-CARES\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Private student loans and the CARES Act<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, private student loans don\u2019t qualify for CARES Act benefits. But you do have other options.<\/p>\n<p>To start, if you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia, you may be eligible for expanded relief. Relief options are available to residents of those states who have loans serviced by the following lenders:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspireservicingcenter.com\/covid-19-notice.aspx\">Aspire Resources, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegeavestudentloans.com\/resources\/our-response-to-covid-19\/\">College Ave Student Loan Servicing, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.earnest.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360045106553-Your-Earnest-Loan-and-Coronavirus-COVID-19-What-You-Need-To-Know-\">Earnest Operations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/edfinancial.com\/help-center\/important-updates-on-covid-19-and-your-student-loa\">Edfinancial<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kheslc.com\/kheslcservicing\/pages\/covid-19.faces\">Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendkey.com\/faq\/covid-19\/\">Lendkey Technologies, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mohela.com\/\">MOHELA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.navient.com\/static-files\/ba675704-0be0-4944-a7b6-22793509580c\">Navient<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nelnet.com\/covid-19\">Nelnet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofi.com\/private-student-loans\/\">SoFi Lending Corp.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuitionoptions.com\/\">Tuition Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/upstarthelp.upstart.com\/making-loan-payments\/108554-financial-difficulties-hardship\">Upstart Network, Inc<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vsac.org\/covid-19-updates-ways-vsac-can-help\">Vermont Student Assistance Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are eligible for expanded relief from one of these loan servicers, your relief options may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A minimum of 90 days of forbearance<\/li>\n<li>Late payment fees waived for at least 90 days while the loan is on forbearance<\/li>\n<li>Not reporting missed payments to credit reporting agencies for at least 90 days<\/li>\n<li>Refraining from sending loans to debt collectors for at least 90 days<\/li>\n<li>Helping to enroll borrowers in borrower assistance programs, like income-based repayment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Borrowers who do not qualify for either federal student loan relief or these statewide options may consider refinancing their student loans. Refinancing your private student loans, may allow you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Get a lower interest rate,<\/b> which could save you money on interest and potentially help you pay off your loans faster<\/li>\n<li><b>Opt for a longer repayment period,<\/b> which could reduce your monthly payment and lessen the strain on your budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To qualify for refinancing, you\u2019ll typically need good credit and verifiable income. While you might be able to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/bad-credit\/\">refinance student loans with bad credit<\/a> through certain lenders, you\u2019ll likely end up with a higher interest rate compared to the rates offered to borrowers with good credit.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re struggling to get approved for refinancing, consider applying with a cosigner. Even if you don\u2019t need a cosigner to qualify, having one might get you a better rate than you\u2019d get on your own.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Keep in mind:<\/b> While you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/refinance-student-loans\/can-you-refinance-federal-student-loans\/\">refinance federal student loans<\/a>, this will cost you your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/federal-student-loan-benefits\/\">federal student loan benefits and protections<\/a>, including access to income-driven repayment and student loan forgiveness programs.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also no longer be eligible for the CARES Act suspension of payments and interest.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you decide to refinance your student loans, be sure to consider as many lenders as possible to find the right loan for you.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-76\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-76 table table-border-top table-rounded table-align-center table-capitalized-column-titles table-no-img-margin tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Lender<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Variable rates from (APR)<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Fixed rates from (APR)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping 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\/brazos\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" 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>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\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>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#brazos\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    3.65%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    3.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"brazos\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.65%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                720<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 to $400,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Military deferment, forbearance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must have a credit score of at least 720, a minimum income of $60,000, and must be a resident of Texas<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                720<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $100,000 - $149,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $200,000 - $400,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\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\/citizens-bank\/#citizens-bank-student-loan-refinancing\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" 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>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\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                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#citizens-bank-refi\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    5.69%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    5.65%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"citizens-bank-refi\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    5.65%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    5.69%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 to $750,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Immediate repayment, academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay, loyalty<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have at least $10,000 in student loans<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 to 36 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $100,000 to $149,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                Less than $150,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\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\/college-ave\/#college-ave-student-loan-refinancing\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" 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>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\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>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#college-ave\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    6.99%+<sup>2<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    6.99%+<sup>2<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"college-ave\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.99%+<sup>2<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.99%+<sup>2<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                 Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $5,000 to $300,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 12, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                All states except for ME<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 to 36 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                College Ave Servicing LLC<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $100,000 to $149,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                Less than $300,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/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\/edvestinu\/#edvestinu-student-loan-refinancing-review\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" 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>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\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                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#edvestinu\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    5.22%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    4.15%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"edvestinu\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.15%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    5.22%+<sup>5<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                700<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $7,500 to $200,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Immediate repayment, academic deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and submit two personal references<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $150,000 to $249,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $150,000 to $199,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing :<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\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\/elfi\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" 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>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\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>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#elfi\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    4.74%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    4.29%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"elfi\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.29%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.74%+<sup>3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                680<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 to $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Forbearance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have at least $15,000 in student loan debt, and have a bachelor\u2019s degree or higher from an approved school<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Mohela<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\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-refinancing\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" 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>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\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=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#invested-slr\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    6.83%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    5.31%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"invested-slr\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    5.31%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.83%+<sup>4<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                670<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $5,000 to $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee, returned payment fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max undergraduate loan balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max graduate loan balance:<\/span>\n                                $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\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\/lendkey\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" 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>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\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>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#lendkey-slr\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    4.17%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    4.39%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"lendkey-slr\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.39%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.17%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                700<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $5,000 to $300,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $125,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Time to Fund:<\/span>\n                                10 to 30 days<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Immediate repayment, forbearance <\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have already graduated with at least an associate degree from an eligible institution<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 12 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                LendKey Technologies Inc.<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $175,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Credible Review:<\/span>\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/lendkey\/\">LendKey Student Loans review<\/a><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\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\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" 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>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4 star rating\">\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=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#mefa\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    6.2%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"mefa\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.2%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                N\/A<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                670<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $10,000 up to the total amount<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                7, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Military deferment, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have at least $10,000 in student loans<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                AES<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Undergraduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                No maximum<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. Gradaute Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                No maximum<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n            <div class=\"tablepress-lender__logo__container\">\n                <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NelentBank_Logo_Tagline-Stacked_Black.png\" class=\"tablepress-lender__logo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NelentBank_Logo_Tagline-Stacked_Black.png 560w, https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NelentBank_Logo_Tagline-Stacked_Black-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NelentBank_Logo_Tagline-Stacked_Black-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/>            <\/div>\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\/nelnet\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" 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>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\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                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#nelnet-bank-slr\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    6.42%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n -   <span>\n    9.85%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    6.420%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n -   <span>\n    10.080%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"nelnet-bank-slr\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.42%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n -   <span>\n    9.85%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.420%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n -   <span>\n    10.080%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                Mid-to-high 600's FICO<sup>8<\/sup><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $5,000 to $500,000 <small>(depending on degree)<\/small><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25 years<sup>8<\/sup><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Time to fund:<\/span>\n                                3 business days<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Immediate<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee, NSF fee<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<sup>8<\/sup><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status with a valid U.S. Social Security number<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<sup>8<\/sup><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 24 months<sup>8<\/sup><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. undergraduate loan balance:<\/span>\n                                $125,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. graduate loan balance:<\/span>\n                                $500,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS loans:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. income:<\/span>\n                                You or your cosigner must meet Nelnet Bank's income criteria<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\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\/risla\/\">Credible Rating<\/a>\n                                    <\/span>\n                                    <div class=\"even\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"icon-help\" 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>\n            <div class=\"star-rating__container\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"3 star rating\">\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                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"star-light\" alt=\"An empty star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-empty.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#risla\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    3.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"risla\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                N\/A<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                680<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $7,500 to $250,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                None<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Available in all 50 states; must also have at least $7,500 in student loans and a minimum income of $40,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Rhode Island Student Loan Authority<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Max. 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Graduate Loan Balance:<\/span>\n                                $200,000 - $249,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Offers Parent PLUS Refinancing:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><b>Compare personalized rates from multiple lenders without affecting your credit score. 100% free!<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<center><a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/refi\/prequal\">Compare Now<\/a><br \/>\n<!-- TrustBox widget - Micro Combo --><br \/>\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><br \/>\n<!-- End TrustBox widget --><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><small>All APRs reflect autopay and loyalty discounts where available | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensbank.com\/student-lending\/DisclosureHub.aspx#rate-lowest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>1<\/sup>Citizens Disclosures <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/college-ave-disclosures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>2<\/sup>College Ave Disclosures <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/edvestinu-apr-details-refi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>5<\/sup>EDvestinU Disclosures <\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfi.com\/terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>3<\/sup> ELFI Disclosures<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/invested-slr-disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>4<\/sup>INvestEd Disclosures<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/ISL-Disclosures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><sup>7<\/sup>ISL Education Lending Disclosures\u00a0<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/disclosures-api\/get-latest\/refi.nelnet.blog-disclosures\"><sup>8<\/sup>Nelnet Bank Disclosures<\/a><\/small><\/p><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ongoing financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many people scrambling to handle their monthly bills \u2014 including federal student loan payments. 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