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Completing your loan application

Sallie Mae, the nation's leader in education finance, offers the right combination of student loan options to meet your education financing needs — all in one place.

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Complete your student loan application online

When it's time to get a student loan, apply online with Sallie Mae. Our online application process is easy, fast, secure, and the fastest way for you to receive your money. You can even check your loan status and make payments when you register online with Sallie Mae.

Our online loan application takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. You can apply any time, day or night, apply with a cosigner, and e-sign your application — all during the same session.

What you need to complete the application

Before you begin, please have the following information ready. It will help you complete the online application quickly.

  • Name and state of the school you are attending.
  • Your Social Security number and date of birth.
  • Resident Alien Card if you are a non-citizen permanent resident or foreign student.
  • Names and phone numbers of two personal references.
  • Name and email address of a cosigner (if necessary).

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Borrow smart

Student loans have made higher education possible for millions of students, but you should consider your options carefully:

Decide how much to borrow and Borrow only what you can afford.


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