Compare Student Loans

Learn more about our student loan options to find the right solution for your educational goals.

Undergraduate Student Loan

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Graduate Student Loan

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Family Student Loan

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At a Glance

Fixed- or variable-rate private student loan that a student uses to pay for college.

Fixed- or variable-rate private student loan that a student uses to pay for grad school.

Fixed- or variable-rate private student loan that a parent uses to pay for a student's education.

Best If...

You are an undergraduate student and need funding in addition to grants, scholarships and federal loans.

You are a graduate student and need funding in addition to grants, scholarships and federal loans.

You are a parent or other family member who wants to help pay for your student's college expenses.

Term*

15 years

15 years

5, 10, or 15 years

Minimum Loan Amount

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

Maximum Loan Amount

$15,000 per school year;
$50,000 total

$20,000 per school year;
$75,000 total

$15,000 per school year

Borrower

Student

Student

Family Member or Friend of Student

Payment Deferrals

Up to 5 years

Up to 5 years

None

Annual Fee

$0

$0

$0

Prepayment Penalties

$0

$0

$0

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