Preferred Lenders List for Private Loans

Private student loans are not subsidized and not guaranteed by the federal government. Private student loans are to be used for education related expenses and should supplement, not replace federal student aid programs. Federal Stafford loans are not based on creditworthiness and are available to students regardless of income. Private student loans may cost more than federal loans. Private student loan eligibility is based on the applicant’s creditworthiness. Eligibility is determined by the lender and amounts are limited to the cost of education minus other aid. Contact your lender for specific terms and conditions.

Please note the student may choose any eligible lender and the University will process the student's request. The University Preferred Lenders list is reviewed quarterly, to include lenders that offer additional borrower benefits, have exceptional operating standards, possess technology wherewithal, and are committed to providing outstanding service and expedited processing by meeting or exceeding established performance standards. For additional information on method and criteria for selecting a preferred lender, please click here.

	Citibank CitiAssist Loan Phone: (800) 967-2400 Fax: (800) 723-2777	Fifth Third Bank Smart Options Student Loan Phone: (888) 777-9959 Fax: (850) 767-7590	Sallie Mae® Smart Options Student Loan Phone: (888) 777-9959 Fax: (850) 767-7590	Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan Phone: (800) 658-3567 Fax: (800) 456-0561
Preferred Lender Affiliations	None	Sallie Mae®	Fifth Third	None
E-signature available	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
School Certified Product	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Single Disbursements	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Product Details for Top Tiers
Eligibility Requirements	US citizen or permanent resident Foreign student with US citizen or permanent resident as a co-signer Borrower and/or co-signer is creditworthy Certificate and certain non-degree programs are eligible Income verification may be required for undergraduate students	US citizen or permanent resident or meet applicable citizenship Borrower and/or co-signer must meet credit criteria May borrow for prior balances if certified within 180 days of prior loan period end date	US citizen or permanent resident or meet applicable citizenship Borrower and/or co-signer must meet credit criteria May borrow for prior balances if certified within 180 days of prior loan period end date	US citizen or permanent resident, or temporary resident Non-citizen with resident status and a valid SSN or taxpayer ID US co-signer required for permanent residents and temporary residents Have an established, positive, credit history, acceptable debt-to-income ratio and a minimum income of $12,000, or a co-signer who does. Certificate and degree programs are eligible
Annual Limits	Maximum: Total cost of education less other student aid Minimum: $1000 for first time borrowers	Maximum: Total cost of education less other student aid Minimum: $1000	Maximum: Total cost of education less other student aid Minimum: $1000	Maximum: Total cost of education less other student aid. The annual limit for temporary resident aliens is $25,000 Minimum: $1,000
Aggregate Lifetime Limits	$75,000 Undergraduate $110,000 Graduate	None	None	$120,000
Origination Fees	0% to 6% depending on creditworthiness	0% to 5%	0% to 5%	None
Repayment Fees	None	None	None	None
Interest Rates** As of July 2009: *PRIME 3.25%	3ML + 4.75% to 3ML + 11.50% (5.406% to 12.156%) 3ML rate as published in Reuters.com	LIBOR + 8.00% to LIBOR + 14.00% (8.316% to 14.316%) LIBOR rate as published in Reuters.com	LIBOR + 8.00% to LIBOR + 14.00% (8.316% to 14.316%) LIBOR rate as published in Reuters.com	PRIME + 1% to PRIME + 7.99% (4.25% to 11.24%)*
Repayment Period	Undergraduate: 20 years Graduate: 20 years	Maximum repayment term varies depending on the loan amount and years in school Interest-only payments required while student is in school No pre-payment penalties	Maximum repayment term varies depending on the loan amount and years in school Interest-only payments required while student is in school No pre-payment penalties	Maximum 15 years No pre-payment penalties
Grace Period	6 months after graduation of withdrawn status	None	None	6 months after graduation or withdrawn status
Separation Period	None	6 month interest-only payment after graduation or withdrawn status	6 month interest-only payment after graduation or withdrawn status	None
Repayment Benefits
Immediate Upon Repayment	Interest capitalized once at repayment	None	None	Interest capitalized once prior to repayment 0.50% interest rate reduction at repayment upon verification of graduation
Upon Consecutive Payments	Co-signer release after the first 24 consecutive on-time payments	None	None	Co-signer release after the first 24 consecutive on-time payments and they must meet the Wells Fargo EFS credit criteria
Payment Options	In-school interest and principal deferment option available Interest only repayment option available	Military interest and principal deferment option Financial difficulty interest and principal forbearance	Military interest and principal deferment option Financial difficulty interest and principal forbearance	In-school interest and principal deferment option available Interest only option available
Electronic Communications Discount	None	0.25% interest rate reduction for valid email address and consent to receive all communication via email	0.25% interest rate reduction for valid email address and consent to receive all communication via email	None
ACH	0.25% interest rate reduction for ACH automatic payment	0.25% interest rate reduction for ACH automatic payment	0.25% interest rate reduction for ACH automatic payment	0.25% interest rate reduction with ACH automatic payment
Electronic Statements Required	Yes, for 0.25% ACH benefit only	No	No	No
On-time Payment	Payment on-time if made within 15 days from payment date to achieve and maintain the benefits	Payment on-time if made within 14 days from payment date to achieve and maintain the benefits	Payment on-time if made within 14 days from payment date to achieve and maintain the benefits	Payment on-time if made by due date
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The lender reserves the right to modify, extend, or discontinue these benefits at any time without notice. Borrower benefits may be terminated in the event of a default or failure to meet qualification criteria.