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Compare Certified and Direct Private Student Loans
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Borrow up to the true cost of your education
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Private Student Loans help cover the difference between your total cost of education and other financial aid you have received. Private loans can be used to cover educational expenses such as tuition, books, room and board, school fees, student computers, supplies and loan fees.
School Certified And Direct to Student Loan Comparison
The School Certified Loan is disbursed to the school's financial aid office. In some cases, this type of loan can have a higher approval rating because it is certified by the school.
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| Potential higher approval |
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| Requires school certification |
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| Competitive rates and fees |
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Preliminary approval in
as little as 15 minutes |
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| 0.25% interest rate discount for auto-debit |
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| Take up to 25 years to repay |
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| Funds disbursed to the school |
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| Funds sent straight to the applicant(s) |
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For more information about private student loans, check out our frequently asked questions page, or simply get started and apply online.




