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College Ave Student Loans

Student BenefitsPrivate student loan lenders: College Ave

  • Fast application and instant credit decision
  • 0.25% interest rate reduction when you make payments by automatic debit1
  • Borrow up to 100% of the school-certified cost of attendance (minimum $1,000)3
  • Free to apply and no disbursement fees
  • Choice of how long you take to repay: 5, 8, 10, or 15 years2
  • Multiple repayment options, including deferred
  • No penalty for early repayment
  • Applying with a cosigner can increase your chances of getting approved and could result in a lower interest rate

Apply for a College Ave Private Student Loan

Eligibility

  • You (and your cosigner, if applicable) must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
  • You must be enrolled at least half-time as a student at an eligible degree-granting school
  • Students must meet the minimum age of majority for their state of residence if applying alone

Disclaimers

College Ave Student Loans products are made available through Firstrust Bank, member FDIC, First Citizens Community Bank, member FDIC, or M.Y. Safra Bank, FSB, member FDIC.. All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines. Program restrictions, other terms, and conditions apply.

1Rates shown are for the College Ave Undergraduate Loan product and include autopay discount. The 0.25% auto-pay interest rate reduction applies as long as a valid bank account is designated for required monthly payments. If a payment is returned, you will lose this benefit. Variable rates may increase after consummation.

2This informational repayment example uses typical loan terms for a freshman borrower who selects the Deferred Repayment Option with a 10-year repayment term, has a $10,000 loan that is disbursed in one disbursement and a 8.35% fixed Annual Percentage Rate (“APR”): 120 monthly payments of $179.18 while in the repayment period, for a total amount of payments of $21,501.54. Loans will never have a full principal and interest monthly payment of less than $50. Your actual rates and repayment terms may vary.

3As certified by your school and less any other financial aid you might receive. Minimum $1,000.

Information advertised valid as of 12/01/2023. Variable interest rates may increase after consummation. Approved interest rate will depend on the creditworthiness of the applicant(s), lowest advertised rates only available to the most creditworthy applicants and require selection of full principal and interest payments with the shortest available loan term.