Students enrolled full time in school have several student loan options. Your next step is to select the loan that fits your education program.

 

Choose one of the following student loans

  • Federal Stafford Loan
    Federal Stafford loans are fixed-rate, low-interest loans made to undergraduate students attending accredited schools at least half time. Stafford loans are the most common source of college loan funds.
    Federal Stafford Loan checklist
  • Federal Parent PLUS Loan
    Federal Parent PLUS loans are federally sponsored loans for parents of undergraduate, dependent students.
    Parent PLUS Loan checklist
  • Federal Graduate PLUS Loan
    Grad PLUS loans are federally sponsored loans for independent students attending graduate school. Any student attending graduate school is eligible to apply for a Graduate PLUS loan. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply for both subsidized and unsubsidized federal Stafford loans before applying for a Graduate PLUS loan.
    Grad PLUS Loan checklist
  • Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan
    The innovative Smart Option Student Loan helps you save money, build your credit, and pay off your student loan faster. It's an ideal education funding solution if you still need funds after maximizing grants, scholarships, and federal loans.
    Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan checklist
  • Career Training Loan
    The Career Training Loan is a private, credit-based loan specifically for technical training or trade school, distance learning, or other career training programs.
    Career Training Loan checklist


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