{"id":50360,"date":"2021-04-27T04:51:52","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T12:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/?p=50360"},"modified":"2023-01-05T08:40:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T16:40:37","slug":"3-credit-unions-to-consider-when-taking-out-a-student-loan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/credit-union-loans\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Credit Unions to Consider When Taking Out a Student Loan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Because credit unions are nonprofit organizations, they sometimes offer lower rates and more favorable terms on loans compared to banks. This might make a credit union a good choice if you need to take out a student loan.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what you should know about credit union student loans:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#credit-union-student-loans\">3 credit unions that offer student loans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#credit-union-online\">Credit union loans vs. online loans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#take-out-student-loan\">How to take out a student loan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Credit union student loans: Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"credit-union-student-loans\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3 credit unions that offer student loans<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a credit union <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\">student loan<\/a>, it\u2019s generally a good idea to start your search with credit unions in your area. But there are also national credit unions that offer student loans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Keep in mind: <\/b>You\u2019ll have to join the credit union to take out a student loan. Each credit union has its own eligibility requirements for membership \u2014 for example, you might need to live in a certain area, work in a specific field, or join an associated organization.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Here are three national credit unions to consider. Keep in mind that none of these lenders are Credible partners.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-655\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-655 table table-border-top table-rounded table-no-img-margin table-capitalized-column-titles\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Lender<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Loan terms<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Allows cosigners?<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><strong>Discounts<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>BECU<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10 years<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><b>Autopay discount:<\/b> 0.25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Navy Federal Credit Union<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10 years<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><b>Autopay discount:<\/b> 0.25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3>BECU<\/h3>\n<p>Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) offers 10-year student loans with fixed rates \u2014 this means your rate and monthly payment will stay the same throughout your entire repayment term. You can also get a 0.25% rate discount by signing up for automatic payments.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Rates: <\/b>Fixed<\/li>\n<li><b>Loan terms:<\/b> 10 years<\/li>\n<li><b>Loan amounts:<\/b> Check with lender<\/li>\n<li><b>Cosigners accepted:<\/b> Yes<\/li>\n<li><b>Cosigner release: <\/b>Applications accepted after 24 months of on-time, consecutive payments<\/li>\n<li><b>Discounts: <\/b>0.25% autopay discount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/how-to-get-a-student-loan\/\"><b><i>How to Get a Student Loan in 3 Easy Steps<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Navy Federal Credit Union<\/h3>\n<p>With Navy Federal Credit Union, you might be able to borrow up to your school\u2019s cost of attendance. You can choose between a fixed or variable rate and will have 10 years to repay the loan. Additionally, you can get a 0.25% rate discount by signing up for automatic payments.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Rates: <\/b>Fixed or variable<\/li>\n<li><b>Loan terms:<\/b> 10 years<\/li>\n<li><b>Loan amounts:<\/b> Up to your school\u2019s cost of attendance<\/li>\n<li><b>Cosigners accepted:<\/b> Yes<\/li>\n<li><b>Cosigner release: <\/b>Applications accepted after 24 months of on-time, consecutive payments<\/li>\n<li><b>Discounts: <\/b>0.25% autopay discount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Check Out: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/online-college-student-loans\/\"><b><i>How to Get a Student Loan for Online College<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>PenFed Credit Union<\/h3>\n<p>Unlike some other credit unions, PenFed doesn&#8217;t issue student loans itself. Instead, it has partnered with other lenders \u2014 such as Sallie Mae \u2014 that offer student loans to PenFed members. These loans are available for $1,000 up to your school\u2019s cost of attendance and come with terms ranging from five to 15 years.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Rates: <\/b>Fixed or variable<\/li>\n<li><b>Loan terms:<\/b> 5 to 15 years<\/li>\n<li><b>Loan amounts:<\/b> $1,000 up to your school\u2019s cost of attendance<\/li>\n<li><b>Cosigners accepted:<\/b> Yes<\/li>\n<li><b>Cosigner release: <\/b>Applications accepted after 12 months of on-time, consecutive payments<\/li>\n<li><b>Discounts: <\/b>0.25% autopay discount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before you take out a student loan, it\u2019s important to consider how much that loan will cost you so you can prepare for any added expenses.<\/p>\n<p>You can find out how much you\u2019ll owe over the life of your federal or private student loans using our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/calculators\/student-loan-calculator\/\">student loan calculator<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"calculator loan\">\n<div class=\"inputs container\">\n\n\t<p>Enter your loan information<span class=\"hidden-md-up\"> to calculate how much you could pay<\/span><\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"row form-groups\">\n  <div class=\"col-xs-8 col-lg\">\n    <div class=\"form-group\">\n  \t\t<label for=\"loan-amount\">Loan amount<\/label>\n  \t\t<span class=\"badge badge-pill\" data-toggle=\"tip\" data-placement=\"top left\">\n  \t\t\t?\t<span class=\"tip \">\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-content\">Enter the total amount borrowed<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t  \t\t<\/span>\n  \t\t<span class=\"input-group loan-amount\">\n  \t\t\t<span class=\"input-group-addon\">$<\/span>\n  \t\t\t<input type=\"number\" value=\"20000\" 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=\"4\" 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, assuming you're making full payments while in school.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <hr \/>\n  <div class=\"cta\">\n    \n<p><strong>Need a student loan?<\/strong><br \/>\nCompare rates without affecting your credit score. 100% free!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-warning\" href=\"\/student-loans\/start\">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>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/choosing-fixed-or-variable-rate-student-loan\/\"><b><i>Fixed- or Variable-Rate Student Loan: Which Is Right for You?<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"credit-union-online\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Credit union loans vs. online loans<\/h2>\n<p>Credit unions are quite similar to online lenders when it comes to getting a student loan. Both types of lenders can offer a variety of student loans \u2014 such as undergraduate and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\/graduate-student-loans\">graduate student loans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\/law-school-loans\">law school loans<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n<p>However, these lenders also come with a few differences \u2014 mainly in how they operate their businesses. Here are some important points to keep in mind as you compare credit unions to online lenders for student loans:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-653\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-653 table table-border-top table-rounded table-no-img-margin table-capitalized-column-titles\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Credit unions<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><strong>Online lenders<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>For profit<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Physical branches available<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Local or nationwide<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Nationwide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><div style=\"text-align: left; padding:0px 15px;\"><ul><li>Might be able to apply online<\/li><li>Some credit unions might require in-person application<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Can only apply online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Membership or previous account required<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Typically no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Type of organization:<\/b> Credit unions are nonprofit organizations while online lenders are for-profit companies. Because of this, credit unions sometimes offer better rates and terms than online lenders.<\/li>\n<li><b>Physical branches: <\/b>Credit unions generally have brick-and-mortar locations available, which can be helpful if you\u2019re someone who prefers to apply for loans in person. Online lenders, on the other hand, are only available online.<\/li>\n<li><b>Location: <\/b>Some credit unions are small and local while others large and available nationwide. In comparison, online lenders work with borrowers across the country.<\/li>\n<li><b>Application process: <\/b>Some credit unions offer online applications while others require you to visit a branch in person. With online lenders, you can only apply via their website.<\/li>\n<li><b>Membership required: <\/b>To take out a student loan with a credit union, you must become a member of the credit union. Each credit union has its own membership requirements, so it\u2019s a good idea to make sure you\u2019re eligible to join before you apply. With online lenders, you typically don\u2019t need to worry about being a member or having a previous account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you decide to take out a private student loan, it\u2019s important to consider as many lenders as possible to find the right loan for you. This is easy with Credible \u2014 you can compare your prequalified rates from our online partner lenders in the table below in two minutes.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-654\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-654 table table-border-top table-rounded table-no-img-margin table-capitalized-column-titles table-align-center tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Lender<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Fixed Rates From (APR)<br \/>\n<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Variable Rates From (APR)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Loan terms (years)<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Loan amounts<\/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\" 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 three-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-three-quarter.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#ascent-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    2.69%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    3.68%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20 <small>(depending on loan type)<\/small><\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$2,001* to $400,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"ascent-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    2.69%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.68%+<sup>10<\/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                                $2,001* to $400,000 <\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, fixed\/flat repayment, interest only, 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                                0.25% to 1.00% automatic payment discount, 1% cash back graduation reward<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident or DACA student enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Prequalified rates with a soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 12 on-time principal and interest payments<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Launch Servicing, LLC<\/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-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\" 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 three-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-three-quarter.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#citizens-bank-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    3.24%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    4.99%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 10, 15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$1,000 to $350,000<br \/>\n<small>(depending on degree)<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"citizens-bank-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.24%+<sup>1<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.99%+<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                                $1,000 to $350,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan types:<\/span>\n                                Any private or federal student loan<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, full monthly payment, interest only, 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                                Available in all 50 states (international students can apply with a creditworthy U.S. citizen or permanent resident cosigner)<\/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 36 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Firstmark Services<\/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-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\" 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 three-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-three-quarter.svg\">\n                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#college-ave-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    2.84%+<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><td class=\"column-4\">5, 8, 10, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$1,000 up to 100% of the school-certified cost of attendance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"college-ave-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    2.84%+<sup>2,3<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.89%+<sup>2,3<\/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                                $1,000 up to cost of attendance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 8, 10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, full monthly payment, fixed\/flat repayment, interest only, immediate repayment, academic 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                                Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and be making satisfactory academic progress.<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Prequalified rates with a soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After half of the scheduled repayment term has been completed<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                College Ave Servicing LLC\r\n<p><i><sup>Learn more about<a href=\"https:\/\/help.collegeavestudentloans.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/5560603133079-Can-a-cosigner-be-released-from-a-loan-\"> cosigner release requirements.<\/a> Requesting prequalified rates on Credible is free and doesn't affect your credit score. However, applying for or closing a loan will involve a hard credit pull that impacts your credit score and closing a loan will result in costs to you.<\/p><\/i><\/sup><\/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\/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\" 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=\"#custom-choice-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    3.35%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    3.5%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">7, 10, 15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$1,000 to $99,999 annually <br \/>\n<small>($180,000 aggregate limit)<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"custom-choice-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.35%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/cogfin-disclosures\"><sup>11<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.5%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/cogfin-disclosures\"><sup>11<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span>\n                                $1,000 to $99,999 annually\r\n<small>($180,000 aggregate limit)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/cogfin-disclosures\"><sup>11<\/sup><\/a><\/small><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                7, 10, 15<a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/cogfin-disclosures\"><sup>11<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, immediate repayment, interest-only repayment, flat\/full repayment, 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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/cogfin-disclosures\"><sup>11<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Available to borrowers in all 50 states. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Phone, email<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Prequalified rates with a soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 36 months<a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/a\/cogfin-disclosures\"><sup>11<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                American Education Services<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. income:<\/span>\n                                $1<\/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\/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\" 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=\"#invested-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    4.5%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">  <span>\n    6.47%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">5, 10, 15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$1,001 up to 100% of school certified cost of attendance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"invested-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    4.5%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    6.47%+<sup>8<\/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                                $1,001 up to cost of attendance<\/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                                Full deferral, full monthly payment, interest only, immediate repayment, academic 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, reward for on-time graduation<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be an Indiana resident or a U.S. citizen attending an eligible Indiana school<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Prequalified rates with a 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                                American Education Services<\/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\/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\" 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=\"#mefa-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">  <span>\n    3.29%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">N\/A<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">10, 15<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$1,500 or $2,000 up to school\u2019s certified cost of attendance <br \/>\n<small>(depending on school type and minus other aid received)<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"mefa-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                  <span>\n    3.29%+<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                                $1,500 up to cost of attendance less aid<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, interest only, immediate repayment, academic deferral, 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 and be making satisfactory academic progress.<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Email, phone<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Prequalified rates with a soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                After 48 months<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                American Education Services (AES)<\/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\/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\" 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 one-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-quarter.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#sallie-mae-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/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><td class=\"column-4\">10 to 20<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">$1,000 up to 100% of school-certified cost of attendance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"sallie-mae-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                <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><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                <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><\/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                                $1,000 up to 100% of school-certified cost of attendance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                10 to 20<sup>9<\/sup><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, fixed\/flat repayment, interest only, academic deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fee, non-sufficient funds (NSF) 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. Also available to non-U.S. citizen students (including DACA students) attending a school located in the U.S. who apply with a qualifying cosigner.<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Customer service:<\/span>\n                                Phone, chat<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Prequalified rates with a soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                Borrowers can apply after graduation, 12 consecutive on-time principal and interest payments, and meeting certain credit requirements.<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Sallie Mae<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center><b>Compare private student loan rates without affecting<br> your credit score. 100% free!<\/b><br><br \/>\n<center><a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\/start\">Compare Private Loans Now<\/a><\/center><br><\/center><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-17\">\n\t<td colspan=\"5\" 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><b><i>Check Out: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/medical-school-loans\/\"><b><i>Best Medical School Loans<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"take-out-student-loan\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to take out a student loan<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to get a student loan, follow these four steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Fill out the FAFSA. <\/b>If you need to pay for school, filling out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/applying-for-fafsa\/\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)<\/a> is usually a good place to start. Your school will use your FAFSA information to determine what federal financial aid you might be eligible for. Your FAFSA results might also play a role in qualifying you for school-based scholarships and grants.<\/li>\n<li><b>Apply for scholarships and grants.<\/b> It\u2019s a good idea to apply for as many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/college-scholarships\/\">college scholarships<\/a> and grants as you can since these types of aid don\u2019t have to be repaid, unlike student loans. This essentially makes scholarships and grants free money for school.<\/li>\n<li><b>Apply for federal student loans.<\/b> Your FAFSA information will also be used by your school to see what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/federal-student-loans-guide\/\">federal student loans<\/a> are available to you. If you need to borrow money for school, federal student loans are usually the best place to start. This is mainly because they come with federal benefits and protections, such as access to income-driven repayment plans and student loan forgiveness programs. Additionally, most federal student loans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/no-credit-check-student-loans\/\">don\u2019t require a credit check<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Take out private student loans to fill any gaps.<\/b> If you\u2019ve exhausted your scholarship, grant, and federal student loan options, private student loans can help fill any financial gaps left over. Be sure to consider as many lenders as possible to find the right private student loan for you \u2014 such as credit unions, online lenders, and banks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Tip: <\/b>You\u2019ll typically need to have good to excellent credit to potentially qualify for a private student loan. While some lenders offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/bad-credit\/\">student loans for bad credit<\/a>, these loans generally come with higher interest rates compared to good credit loans.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re struggling to get approved, consider applying with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/cosigner-explained\/\">cosigner<\/a>. Even if you don\u2019t need a cosigner to qualify, having one could get you a lower interest rate than you\u2019d get on your own.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Before you take out a private student loan, remember to consider as many lenders as possible to find the right loan for you. Credible makes this easy \u2014 you can compare your prequalified rates from multiple lenders in just two minutes.<\/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<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/student-loans-without-cosigner\/\"><b><i>Taking Out Student Loans Without a Cosigner<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Credit union student loans: Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p>Here the answers to a few commonly asked questions regarding credit union student loans.<\/p>\n<h3>Do credit unions offer student loans?<\/h3>\n<p>Not all credit unions offer student loans, but some do. If you want to take out a credit union student loan, it\u2019s usually a good idea to start your search with local credit unions in your area before considering national credit unions.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Check Out: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/trade-school-loans\/\"><b><i>Paying for Trade School: Financial Aid and Student Loans<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Do you have to be a credit union member to take out a student loan?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, to take out a student loan through a credit union, you\u2019ll need to be a member.<\/p>\n<p>However, keep in mind that you can often join the credit union at the same time that you apply for a student loan \u2014 just make sure that you\u2019re eligible for membership beforehand.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/community-college-student-loans\/\"><b><i>How to Get Student Loans for Community College<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How long does it take to get a credit union student loan?<\/h3>\n<p>The timeline for getting a credit union student loan will likely be longer compared to an online lender \u2014 especially since some credit unions don\u2019t accept online applications and might require you to apply in person.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re approved, your school will have to certify the loan, which could take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Keep Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/pay-for-college-no-money\/\"><b><i>How to Pay for College With No Money Saved<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Because credit unions are nonprofit organizations, they sometimes offer lower rates and more favorable terms on loans compared to banks. 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