Apply for a Student Loan

For many college students and their families, Federal student loans and scholarships are not enough to cover the total cost of attendance. Aside from tuition, additional expenses such as supplies, books and housing expenses can add up quickly. In this situation, private student loans can help bridge the gap between your available financial aid and your total education cost.

Finding the right lender is an important part of the financial aid process. Each lender offers their own unique benefits and incentives. Because we understand that applying for a private loan is an important decision, we have compiled a list of the nations leading private loan lenders.

Compare Private Student Loans

Variable rates as low as 3.40% APR No payments while you're in school	Competitive interest rates No origination fees	Competitive interest rates No payments while you're in school	Low interest rate and fee options available Defer payments while enrolled
Zero fees Academic progress not required	No origination fees 2% Graduation reward	Zero Fees No prepayment penalty	No fees $300 balance reduction upon graduation

Borrowers may choose to apply with any lender and should be aware that there are other loan options beyond those available on StudentLoans.com.

StudentLoans.com always recommends that students explore all of their financial aid options, from scholarships and grants to federal student loans, in addition to learning more about private student loans.

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