Getting a student loan

Sallie Mae has helped millions of students and families achieve their dreams of higher education. For more than 30 years we've offered a broad range of federal and private student loan programs featuring low interest rates and flexible repayment options.

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Finding a student loan

We've made finding the right student loan easy. Choose a category below to learn more about the types of student loans available to you.

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Applying for a student loan

When applying for a student loan it's important to understand the financial aid process, your rights and responsibilities as a borrower, how a cosigner could save you money, and how to check the status of your loan once you've applied.


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