{"id":54088,"date":"2021-08-18T04:52:11","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T11:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/?p=54088"},"modified":"2022-07-15T07:58:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T14:58:40","slug":"3-best-private-student-loans-that-dont-require-a-cosigner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/bad-credit-cosigner-student-loans\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Best Private Student Loans That Don\u2019t Require a Cosigner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ll typically need good to excellent credit to qualify for a student loan. If you have poor credit or haven\u2019t yet built a credit history, one way to potentially get approved is by applying with a creditworthy cosigner \u2014 this generally means your cosigner must meet the underwriting criteria set by the lender, which includes having good credit.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t know someone with good credit who is eligible to cosign your loan, you might be able to qualify on your own with one of the lenders that offer student loans for bad credit.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what you should know about the best student loans for bad credit without a cosigner and where to find them:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#best-loans-dont-require-cosigner\">3 best student loans that don\u2019t require a cosigner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#other-lenders-consider\">Other private student loan lenders to consider<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#steps-getting-loan-without-cosigner\">3 steps to getting a student loan without a cosigner<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#can-student-cosigner-bad-credit\">Can I be a student loan cosigner with bad credit?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#do-need-cosigner-student-loans\">Do I need a cosigner for student loans?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#who-student-cosigner\">Who can be a student loan cosigner?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"best-loans-dont-require-cosigner\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3 best student loans that don\u2019t require a cosigner<\/h2>\n<p>To find the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\">private student loan<\/a> for your needs, it\u2019s important to research and compare as many lenders as possible. Keep in mind that the best student loans that don\u2019t require a cosigner provide competitive interest rates, a wide selection of loan terms, inclusive eligibility requirements, and responsive customer service.<\/p>\n<p>Here are Credible\u2019s partner lenders that offer private student loans for poor or no credit without a cosigner:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-789\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-789 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 amounts<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Credit score<\/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\">$2,001* to $400,000<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Does not disclose<\/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\/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\">$1,001 up to 100% of school certified cost of attendance<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">670<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\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-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\/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\">$1,500 up to school\u2019s certified cost of attendance less aid<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">670<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\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-8\">\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<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h3>Ascent<\/h3>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/ascent\/\">Ascent<\/a>, you can borrow $2,001 to $400,000 (depending on if your credit is tested or not) with repayment terms from five to 20 years (depending on the loan type).<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you could be eligible for a 1% cashback graduation reward from Ascent if you earn your degree within five years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lender-rating__container-width\">\n    <div class=\"lender-rating__divider\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"lender-rating__container\">\n        <div class=\"left-rating-col__wrap\">\n            <div class=\"lender-rating__ratings\">\n    <div class=\"logo__container\">\n                    <div class=\"logo__heading\">\n                <span>Ascent &#8211; PSL<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"editorial__container\">\n        <div class=\"number-rating__container\">\n            <span class=\"feat-branch\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"feat-number\">4.9<\/span>\n            <span class=\"feat-branch right\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\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 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\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating__background\">\n                <div class=\"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>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"star-rating-list__container\">\n        <div class=\"star-rating-group\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating-row\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">Rates and terms<\/span>\n                <div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-half.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"star-rating-group\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating-row\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">Fees and Discounts<\/span>\n                <div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"star-rating-group\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating-row\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">Customer Experience<\/span>\n                <div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"right-rating-col__wrap\">\n                <div class=\"at-glance__container\">\n        <div class=\"heading\">\n            <span>Ascent Private Student Loans<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"categories__container\">\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fixed-rates-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Fixed APR                                                                    <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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Lowest fixed rate available from this lender <\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">  <span>\n    2.69%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/variable-rates-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Variable APR                                                                    <div class=\"odd\" 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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Lowest variable rate available from this lender<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">  <span>\n    3.68%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/loan-amount-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Loan amount                                                                    <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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Total amount you can borrow from this lender<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">$2,001* to $400,000 <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/term-length-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Loan terms (years)                                                                    <div class=\"odd\" 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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">How many years you have to repay the loan<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"cta__container\">\n    <div class=\"cta__text\">\n        <p><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Ready to find a student loan?<\/b><br \/>\nCompare rates from top private lenders to find the right student loan for you.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/private-student-loans\/get-started\" class=\"cta_btn\">Check Personalized Rates<\/a>\n    <div class=\"disclaimer-text\">\n        <span>Checking rates won't affect your credit score<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"lender-rating-details__container\">\n    <div class=\"details-heading\">\n        <a role=\"button\" class=\"details-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#lender_details_46554\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseExample\">\n            <span>View Details<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"collapse collapse__section\" id=\"lender_details_46554\">\n        <div class=\"intro-paragraph\">\n            <span><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"details__list row\">\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 p-a-0\">\n                <ul>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>   <span>\n    2.69%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>   <span>\n    3.68%+<sup>10<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span> Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span> $2,001* to $400,000 <\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span> 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span> Full deferral, fixed\/flat repayment, interest only, academic deferment, military deferment, forbearance, loans discharged upon death or disability<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 p-a-0\">\n                <ul>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span> None<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span> 0.25% to 1.00% automatic payment discount, 1% cash back graduation reward<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span> 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> Email, phone<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Prequalified rates with a soft credit check:<\/span> Yes<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span> After 12 on-time principal and interest payments<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span> Launch Servicing, LLC<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<h3>INvestEd<\/h3>\n<p>If you live or attend school in Indiana, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/invested\/#invested-private-student-loans\">INvestEd<\/a> might be a good choice for a student loan. You can borrow $1,000 up to 100% of your school\u2019s cost of attendance (minus any other financial aid you\u2019ve received) with terms from five to 15 years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lender-rating__container-width\">\n    <div class=\"lender-rating__divider\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"lender-rating__container\">\n        <div class=\"left-rating-col__wrap\">\n            <div class=\"lender-rating__ratings\">\n    <div class=\"logo__container\">\n                    <div class=\"logo__heading\">\n                <span>InvestED &#8211; PSL<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"editorial__container\">\n        <div class=\"number-rating__container\">\n            <span class=\"feat-branch\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"feat-number\">4.6<\/span>\n            <span class=\"feat-branch right\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\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 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\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating__background\">\n                <div class=\"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>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"star-rating-list__container\">\n        <div class=\"star-rating-group\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating-row\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">Rates and terms<\/span>\n                <div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A half star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-half.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"star-rating-group\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating-row\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">Fees and Discounts<\/span>\n                <div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A three-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-three-quarter.svg\">\n                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"star-rating-group\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating-row\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">Customer Experience<\/span>\n                <div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"right-rating-col__wrap\">\n                <div class=\"at-glance__container\">\n        <div class=\"heading\">\n            <span>INvestEd Private Student Loans<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"categories__container\">\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fixed-rates-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Fixed APR                                                                    <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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Lowest fixed rate available from this lender<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">  <span>\n    4.5%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/variable-rates-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Variable APR                                                                    <div class=\"odd\" 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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Lowest variable rate available from this lender<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">  <span>\n    6.47%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/loan-amount-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Loan amount                                                                    <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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Total amount you can borrow from this lender<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">$1,001 up to cost of attendance<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/term-length-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Loan terms (years)                                                                    <div class=\"odd\" 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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">How many years you have to repay the loan<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">5, 10, 15<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"cta__container\">\n    <div class=\"cta__text\">\n        <p><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Ready to find a student loan?<\/b><br \/>\nCompare rates from top private lenders to find the right student loan for you.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/private-student-loans\/get-started\" class=\"cta_btn\">Check Personalized Rates<\/a>\n    <div class=\"disclaimer-text\">\n        <span>Checking rates won't affect your credit score<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"lender-rating-details__container\">\n    <div class=\"details-heading\">\n        <a role=\"button\" class=\"details-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#lender_details_46558\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseExample\">\n            <span>View Details<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"collapse collapse__section\" id=\"lender_details_46558\">\n        <div class=\"intro-paragraph\">\n            <span><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"details__list row\">\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 p-a-0\">\n                <ul>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>   <span>\n    4.5%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>   <span>\n    6.47%+<sup>8<\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span> 670<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span> $1,001 up to cost of attendance<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span> 5, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span> Full deferral, full monthly payment, interest only, immediate repayment, academic deferment, forbearance<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 p-a-0\">\n                <ul>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span> Late fee<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span> Autopay, reward for on-time graduation<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span> 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> Email, phone, chat<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Prequalified rates with a soft credit check:<\/span> Yes<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span> After 12 months<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span> American Education Services<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<h3>MEFA<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/lenders\/mefa\/#mefa-private-student-loans\">MEFA<\/a> student loans are available from $1,500 up to your certified cost of attendance (minus any other financial aid you\u2019ve received) with terms from 10 to 15 years.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that you must attend a public or nonprofit school to work with MEFA \u2014 for-profit schools aren\u2019t eligible.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lender-rating__container-width\">\n    <div class=\"lender-rating__divider\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"lender-rating__container\">\n        <div class=\"left-rating-col__wrap\">\n            <div class=\"lender-rating__ratings\">\n    <div class=\"logo__container\">\n                    <div class=\"logo__heading\">\n                <span>MEFA &#8211; PSL<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"editorial__container\">\n        <div class=\"number-rating__container\">\n            <span class=\"feat-branch\"><\/span>\n            <span class=\"feat-number\">4.4<\/span>\n            <span class=\"feat-branch right\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\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 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\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating__background\">\n                <div class=\"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>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"star-rating-list__container\">\n        <div class=\"star-rating-group\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating-row\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">Rates and terms<\/span>\n                <div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A one-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-quarter.svg\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"star-rating-group\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating-row\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">Fees and Discounts<\/span>\n                <div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A one-quarter star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-quarter.svg\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"star-rating-group\">\n            <div class=\"star-rating-row\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">Customer Experience<\/span>\n                <div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dark-star\" alt=\"A full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-dark-full.svg\">\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"right-rating-col__wrap\">\n                <div class=\"at-glance__container\">\n        <div class=\"heading\">\n            <span>MEFA Private Student Loans<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"categories__container\">\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fixed-rates-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Fixed APR                                                                    <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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Lowest fixed rate available from this lender <\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">  <span>\n    3.29%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/variable-rates-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Variable APR                                                                    <div class=\"odd\" 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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Lowest variable rate available from this lender<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">N\/A<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/loan-amount-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Loan amount                                                                    <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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">Total amount you can borrow from this lender<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">$1,500 up to cost of attendance less aid<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-6 item__container p-x-0\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"glance-icon\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/term-length-icon.svg\">\n                        <div class=\"item__details\">\n                            <span class=\"item-label--bold icon\">\n                                Loan terms (years)                                                                    <div class=\"odd\" 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.svg\">\n                                        <span class=\"tip\">\n                                            <span class=\"tip-content\">How many years you have to repay the loan<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"tip-arrow\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/span>\n                            <div class=\"item-label\">10, 15<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"cta__container\">\n    <div class=\"cta__text\">\n        <p><b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Ready to find a student loan?<\/b><br \/>\nCompare rates from top private lenders to find the right student loan for you.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/private-student-loans\/get-started\" class=\"cta_btn\">Check Personalized Rates<\/a>\n    <div class=\"disclaimer-text\">\n        <span>Checking rates won't affect your credit score<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"lender-rating-details__container\">\n    <div class=\"details-heading\">\n        <a role=\"button\" class=\"details-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#lender_details_46560\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapseExample\">\n            <span>View Details<\/span>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"collapse collapse__section\" id=\"lender_details_46560\">\n        <div class=\"intro-paragraph\">\n            <span><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"details__list row\">\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 p-a-0\">\n                <ul>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>   <span>\n    3.29%+<sup><\/sup>\n  <\/span>\n<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span> N\/A<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span> 670<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan amount:<\/span> $1,500 up to cost of attendance less aid<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span> 10, 15<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span> Full deferral, interest only, immediate repayment, academic deferral, forbearance<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-md-6 p-a-0\">\n                <ul>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span> None<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span> None<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span> 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> Email, phone<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Prequalified rates with a soft credit check:<\/span> Yes<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span> After 48 months<\/li>\n                                            <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span> American Education Services (AES)<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/student-loan-requirements\/\"><b><i>Student Loan Requirements: How to Qualify for a Student Loan<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;background: #F7F9F9;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\">\n<h3>Methodology<\/h3>\n<p>To find the \u201cbest companies,\u201d Credible looked at loan and lender data points from 10 categories to give you a well-rounded perspective on each of our partner lenders. Here\u2019s what we considered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interest rates<\/li>\n<li>Repayment terms<\/li>\n<li>Repayment options<\/li>\n<li>Fees<\/li>\n<li>Discounts<\/li>\n<li>Customer service availability<\/li>\n<li>Eligibility criteria<\/li>\n<li>Cosigner release options<\/li>\n<li>Whether the minimum credit score is available publicly<\/li>\n<li>Whether consumers could request rates with a soft credit check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our hope is that this will be a win-win situation for you and us \u2014 we only want to get paid if you find a loan that works for you, not by selling your data. This means Credible will only get paid by the lender if you finish the loan process and a loan is disbursed. Additionally, Credible charges you no fees of any kind to compare your loan options.<\/div><\/div>\n<a name=\"other-lenders-consider\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Other private student loan lenders to consider<\/h2>\n<p>Here are more private student loan companies we evaluated. Note that you might need to apply with a creditworthy cosigner to potentially qualify with these lenders if you have poor or no credit.<\/p>\n<p>Also keep in mind that these lenders aren\u2019t offered through Credible, so you won\u2019t be able to easily compare your rates with them on the Credible platform like you can our partner lenders.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-261\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-261 table table-border-top table-rounded table-no-img-margin table-capitalized-column-titles tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><center><strong>Lender<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><center><strong>Loan terms (years)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><center><strong>Cosigner release<\/strong><\/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            <div class=\"tablepress-lender__logo__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Discover-Student-Loans.png\" class=\"tablepress-lender__logo wp-post-image\" alt=\"Discover Student Loans\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Discover-Student-Loans.png 175w, https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Discover-Student-Loans-150x54.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/>            <\/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\/discover\/\">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=\"#discover-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>15, 20<br \/>\n<small>(depending on degree type)<\/small><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"discover-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fixed APR:<\/span>\n                                4.84% - 12.39%<sup>6<\/sup><\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Variable APR:<\/span>\n                                1.59% - 11.37%<sup>6<\/sup><\/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                                Up to cost of attendance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. GPA:<\/span>\n                                No<\/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, 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, good grade discount, cash reward for on-time graduation<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or international student with a qualifying cosigner, as well as 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\">Soft credit check:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan servicer:<\/span>\n                                Discover Bank<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n            <div class=\"tablepress-lender__logo__container\">\n                <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/earnest-logo-e1626094191481.png\" class=\"tablepress-lender__logo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>            <\/div>\n        <br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            Credible Rating\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=\"#earnest-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 20<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"earnest-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Rates:<\/span>\n                                Fixed, variable<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                650<\/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\">Min. GPA:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, full month payment, fixed\/flat repayment, interest only, academic deferral, military 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                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                A U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Not available in KY or NV.<\/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                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n            <div class=\"tablepress-lender__logo__container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iHELP_Logo_.png\" class=\"tablepress-lender__logo wp-post-image\" alt=\"ihelp student loan review\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iHELP_Logo_.png 550w, https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/iHELP_Logo_-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/>            <\/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\/ihelp\/\">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=\"#ihelp-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>20<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center>After 24 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"ihelp-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\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 to $150,000<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                10, 15, 20<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min GPA:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/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<\/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<\/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                                    <\/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\/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 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=\"#lendkey-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>Does not disclose<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center>Does not disclose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"lendkey-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. credit score:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Loan terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. GPA:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Fixed\/flat repayment, interest only, forbearance<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Fees:<\/span>\n                                Late fees<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Discounts:<\/span>\n                                Autopay, on-time graduation<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Does not disclose<\/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                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><center><br \/>\n            <div class=\"tablepress-lender__logo__container\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pnc_bank-768x267.png\" class=\"tablepress-lender__logo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pnc_bank-768x267.png 768w, https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pnc_bank-600x208.png 600w, https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pnc_bank-1200x417.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pnc_bank-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pnc_bank-150x52.png 150w, https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pnc_bank.png 1521w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>            <\/div>\n        <br \/>\n        <div class=\"tablepress-rating-shortcode\">\n            <div class=\"heading__container\">\n                <span class=\"heading\">\n                                            Credible Rating\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=\"#pnc-bank-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>5, 10, 15<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center>After 48 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"pnc-bank-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Rates:<\/span>\n                                Fixed, variable<\/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 terms:<\/span>\n                                5, 7, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. GPA:<\/span>\n                                No<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, interest only, immediate repayment, academic deferral, military deferral, 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<\/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                                    <\/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                                            Credible Rating\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=\"5 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 full star\" src=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/credible\/assets\/images\/lender-rating\/star-light-full.svg\">\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"details-link\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-target=\"#sofi-psl\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" role=\"button\">View details<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><center>5, 10, 15<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><center>After 24 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\">            <div id=\"sofi-psl\" class=\"collapse tablepress-lender-details__container\">\n                <ul>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Rates:<\/span>\n                                Fixed, variable<\/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 terms (years):<\/span>\n                                5, 10, 15<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Min. GPA:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Cosigner release:<\/span>\n                                Yes<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Repayment options:<\/span>\n                                Full deferral, fixed\/flat repayment, interest only, immediate repayment, academic or military 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                                Autopay<\/li>\n                                                <li><span class=\"font-weight-bold\">Eligibility:<\/span>\n                                Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident <\/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                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><center><b>The lenders in this table aren't our partners. But you can use Credible to compare rates in 2 minutes from other lenders who offer private student loans.<\/b><br><br \/>\n<a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/student-loans\/start\">Compare Now<\/a><\/center><br><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<a name=\"steps-getting-loan-without-cosigner\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3 steps to getting a student loan without a cosigner<\/h2>\n<p>There are ways to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/student-loans-without-cosigner\/\">student loan without a cosigner<\/a>, even if you have bad credit.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Borrow the maximum amount of federal student loans first<\/h3>\n<p>If you need to borrow for school, it\u2019s generally a good idea to take out federal student loans first. This is mainly because these loans come with federal benefits and protections \u2014 such as access to income-driven repayment plans and student loan forgiveness programs. Many federal loans also don\u2019t require a credit check.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Tip: <\/b>Also be sure to research <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/college-scholarships\/\">college scholarships<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/college-grants\/\">grants<\/a> \u2014 since unlike student loans, these don\u2019t have to be repaid. There\u2019s also no limit to how many you might be able to get, so it\u2019s worth applying to as many scholarships and grants as you possibly can.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Here are the main federal student loans that might be available to you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Direct Subsidized Loans<\/b> are available to undergraduate students with financial need and don\u2019t require a credit check. The government will cover the interest on these loans while you\u2019re in school.<\/li>\n<li><b>Direct Unsubsidized Loans<\/b> are available to both undergraduate and graduate students regardless of financial need. Like subsidized loans, unsubsidized loans don\u2019t require a credit check. However, you\u2019re responsible for all of the interest that accrues on these loans. Keep in mind that dependent students might be eligible for more unsubsidized loan funding if their parent doesn\u2019t qualify for a Parent PLUS Loan.<\/li>\n<li><b>Direct PLUS Loans<\/b> come in two types \u2014 Grad PLUS Loans for students who want to pay for grad school and Parent PLUS Loans for parents who want to help pay for their child\u2019s education. Unlike Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, you\u2019ll have to undergo a credit check and must not have an adverse credit history to take out a PLUS Loan. These loans also come with higher interest rates than other federal student loans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-43\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-43 table table-border-top table-rounded table-no-img-margin table-capitalized-column-titles tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><strong>Loan type<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><strong>Cons<\/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>Direct Subsidized Loans<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><ul><li>Must have financial need to qualify<\/li><li>Government covers the interest that accrues while you're in school at least half time<\/li><li>Six-month grace period after graduation<sup>1<\/sup><\/li><\/ul><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><ul><li>Only available to undergrads with financial need<\/li><li>Can defer student loans, but interest will still accrue if you put your loans in forbearance<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Direct Unsubsidized Loans<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><ul><li>Not required to demonstrate financial need <small>(so the borrowing limit is higher than subsidized loans)<\/small><\/li><li>Available to undergrad, grad, and professional students<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><ul><li>You're responsible for all of the interest that accrues <small>(even while you're in school)<\/small><\/li><li>Higher interest rates for grad and professional students<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Direct PLUS Loans<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><ul><li>Available to grad students and parents of dependent undergrads<\/li><li>Can borrow up to your school\u2019s certified cost of attendance <small>(minus other financial aid you've received)<\/small><\/li><\/ul><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><ul><li>Higher interest rates than subsidized and unsubsidized loans<\/li><li>4.228%<sup>2<\/sup> disbursement fee<\/li><\/ul><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><small><sup>1<\/sup>Meaning that any interest that accrues during your college career and 6 months afterward is completely paid for<br \/>\n<sup>2<\/sup> For the 2021-22 academic year<\/small><\/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\/how-to-apply-for-student-loans\/\"><b><i>How to Apply for Federal and Private Student Loans<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Fill in the gaps with private student loans<\/h3>\n<p>After you\u2019ve exhausted your scholarship, grant, and federal student loan options, private student loans could help fill any financial gaps left over.<\/p>\n<p>However, keep in mind that if you have poor or no credit as well as no cosigner, you\u2019ll likely end up with higher interest rates. Because of this, it\u2019s best to treat private student loans as a last resort, since they\u2019ll be more expensive in the long run.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Tip:<\/b> It\u2019s critical to shop around and compare as many lenders as possible before you borrow. This way, you can find a loan with the most optimal rate and terms for your situation.<\/p>\n<p>Also be sure to borrow only what you need to keep your future costs as low as possible.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>You can find out how much you\u2019ll owe over the life of your federal or private student loans using our student loan calculator 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<h3>3. Build credit during college<\/h3>\n<p>Many college students don\u2019t yet have the necessary credit to qualify for private student loans on their own. If this is the case, it could be a good idea to focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/personal-finance\/build-credit\/\">building your credit<\/a> while you\u2019re still in school.<\/p>\n<p>A few ways to potentially do this include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Becoming an authorized user: <\/b>One of the easiest ways to start <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/build-credit-for-college-student\/\">building credit as a college student<\/a> is to become an authorized user on the credit card account of someone you trust. If they make on-time payments and keep their balance relatively low, it will benefit your credit in turn \u2014 without you even needing to use the card.<\/li>\n<li><b>Making payments on your student loans: <\/b>If you can afford it, consider making payments on your federal or private student loans while you\u2019re still in school. This could have a positive impact on your credit over time as well as help you lower the amount you\u2019ll owe after you leave school.<\/li>\n<li><b>Getting a secured credit card: <\/b>This type of credit card is secured by a cash deposit that acts as your credit limit. Some secured cards are geared toward borrowers with poor credit while others are designed for students looking to build their credit. As you use the card and make on-time payments, you could see your credit score begin to grow. You might also have the option to convert the card into a regular credit card after making a certain number of on-time payments \u2014 meaning you\u2019ll also get your deposit back.<\/li>\n<li><b>Taking out a credit-builder loan:<\/b> This type of loan is designed to help borrowers build a positive payment history to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/personal-finance\/improve-credit-score\/\">improve their credit score<\/a>. You\u2019ll make payments over a short repayment term that will be deposited into a savings account. Once your term is over, you\u2019ll get the deposited amount back, minus any interest or fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Check Out: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/student-loan-limits\/\"><b><i>Student Loan Limits: How Much in Student Loans You Can Get<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"can-student-cosigner-bad-credit\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Can I be a student loan cosigner with bad credit?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/cosigner-explained\/\">Cosigners<\/a> are typically required to have good to excellent credit \u2014 which means you likely won\u2019t be eligible to cosign a loan if you have bad credit. A good credit score is usually considered to be 700 or higher.<\/p>\n<p>If you have poor credit and want to cosign a loan in the future, it\u2019s a good idea to focus on building your credit beforehand.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Learn More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/denied-with-cosigner\/\"><b><i>What to Do If You\u2019re Denied a Student Loan With a Cosigner<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"do-need-cosigner-student-loans\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Do I need a cosigner for student loans?<\/h2>\n<p>This depends on the type of student loan you want to get as well as your credit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Federal student loans:<\/b> Most federal loans \u2014 including Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans \u2014 don\u2019t require a credit check or a cosigner. If you\u2019re a dependent student, keep in mind that you might also qualify for unsubsidized loan funding if your parent isn\u2019t eligible for a PLUS Loan.<\/li>\n<li><b>Private student loans: <\/b>Unlike federal loans, all private student loans require a credit check. You\u2019ll also generally need good to excellent credit to be eligible. Because many college students don\u2019t yet have sufficient credit history to get approved on their own, it could be difficult to qualify without a cosigner. While some lenders offer private student loans for bad credit, remember that these loans usually come with higher interest rates compared to good credit loans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Check Out: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/the-right-cosigner-saves-on-student-loans\/\"><b><i>The Right Cosigner Can Save Students Thousands on Their Student Loans<\/i><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"who-student-cosigner\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Who can be a student loan cosigner?<\/h2>\n<p>Many college students rely on one of their parents to cosign private student loans. However, a cosigner doesn\u2019t have to be a parent. A student loan cosigner can be anyone with good credit \u2014 such as a relative, or trusted friend \u2014 who is willing to share responsibility for the loan.<\/p>\n<p>Just keep in mind that your cosigner will be on the hook if you can\u2019t make your payments.<\/p>\n<div class=\"basic-box\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E2E4E6;\"><div class=\"basic-box__inside\"><b>Tip: <\/b>Several lenders offer a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/student-loans\/cosigner-release-student-loans\/\">cosigner release<\/a> option with their student loans. Before you can apply to remove your cosigner from the loan, you\u2019ll typically need to make consecutive, on-time payments for a certain period of time as well as meet the underwriting criteria on your own.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you decide to take out a private student loan \u2014 with or without a cosigner \u2014 remember to compare as many lenders as you can to find the right loan for your situation.<\/p>\n<p>This is easy with Credible: 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ll typically need good to excellent credit to qualify for a student loan. 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