Alternative Financing

Parent PLUS Loan
         
Lender Interest Fees Repayment Additional Information
Discover
877.728.3030
https://advweb.tgslc.org
8.5% Fixed Interest Rate 3% Origination Fee 1% Default Fee Repayment begins 60 days after loan is fully disbursed 0.25% rate reduction with auto debit during repayment
Edamerica
800.337.1009
www.edamerica.net
8.50% Fixed Interest Rate 3% Origination Fee Zero Default Fee Repayment begins 60 days after loan is fully disbursed 0.25% rate reduction with auto debit during repayment

Nelnet
877.804.3603
www.nelnet.com

8.50% Fixed Interest Rate 3% Origination Fee Zero Default Fee Repayment begins 60 days after loan is fully disbursed 0.25% rate reduction with auto debit during repayment
RISLA
800.758.7562
www.risla.com
8.50% Fixed Interest Rate 3% Origination Fee 1% Default Fee Repayment begins 60 days after loan is fully disbursed 0.25% rate reduction with auto debit during repayment
Wachovia
800.338.2243
www.risla.com
8.50% Fixed Interest Rate 3% Origination Fee Zero Default Fee Repayment begins 60 days after loan is fully disbursed 0.25% rate reduction with auto debit during repayment


Alternative Financing Options
Lender Interest Fees Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Enrollment Requirements Prior Owing Balances Minimum Requirements Repayment
Chase Select Private Student Loan
866.306.0868
LIBOR +2.50% to +9.50% Zero fees N/A Student must be enrolled at least half-time N/A Minimum loan amount $500.00; maximum Undergraduate loan amount is $120,000.00 0.25% intrest rate reduction with auto debit; cosigner release after 36 on-time payments
Citizens Bank TruFit Student Loan
888.333.0169
LIBOR +2.50% to +12.00% Fees range from 0% to 5% N/A Student must be enrolled at least half-time Up to 180 days Minimum loan amount $1,000.00; aggregate amount is $120,000.00 3 Repayment options; cosigner release after 36 on-time payments

CT Family Education Loan Program
(CTFELP)
1.888.538.7378

Fixed 6.8% Reserved 3% fee paid from the loan proceeds Student must be making satisfactory academic progress Student must be enrolled at least half-time; students under the age of 18 call 888.538.7378 for application instructions Loans are available for prior year balance Minimum loan amount $2,000; maximum lifetime aggregate loan amount $125,000 6 month grace period after student leaves school; interest only payments begin 30-60 days after disbursement

Discover
877.728.3030

Prime +1% to Prime +7.75 based on credit evaluation Zero Fees Student must be making satisfactory academic progress Student must be enrolled at least half-time to continue to receive in-school deferment N/A N/A 0.25% interest rate reduction with auto debit; 15 year repayment period
Graduate Leverage
877.552.9904
LIBOR + 1.75% to 10% Zero Fees to 6% origination fee (based on credit) N/A Student must be enrolled at least half-time N/A Up to $30,000.00 per year 0.25% interest rate reduction with auto debit; cosigner release after 48 consecutive on-time payments
PNC Bank Solution Loan
800.762.1001
LIBOR 2.25% to 8% Zero Fees to 6% origination fee (based on credit) N/A Student must be enrolled at least half-time Apply up to 60 days after the end of the school term N/A 0.25% interest rate reduction with auto debit; cosigner release after 48 consecutive on-time payments

StuFund Solution Loan
877.788.4773

As low as Prime Rate -.50% to Prime +4.75% Zero Fees Must be enrolled at least half-time Loan available for balances 6 months in arrears Cost of Attendance minus other aid 6 month grace period; up to 15 years to repay; flexible repayment options, in-school deferement; no prepayment penalties
Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan
800.378.5526
Prime +1% to Prime +7.99% Zero Fees No SAP requirment Student must be enrolled at least half-time; borrower must meet minimum credit requirements at the time of the request Minimum loan amount $1000.00; maximum Undergraduate loan is COA minus other financial aid 0.50% interest rate reduction at repayment upon verification of graduation with the Wells Fargo Student Graduation Benefit SM Program1; 0.25% interest rate reduction at repayment when Wells Fargo automatically withdraws payments from a personal checking or savings account; cosigner release after 24 payments
**Rates and Benefits as of Oct 13, 2009**
Rates and benefits are subject to change without notice