STAFFORD LOAN PREFERRED LENDER LIST
The following is our Stafford Loan Preferred Lender List. This list of recommended lenders has been provided to help you with selecting a lender. We have carefully considered our selections, and we recommend these lenders based on the quality of products and services they provide to students and families. However, you can choose a lender that is not on the list. You have the right and ability to select the lender of your choice, are not required to use any of the lenders on this list, and will suffer no penalty for choosing a lender that is not on the list.
For more information, please contact the lender, or visit the specific lender’s website. To apply, click on the Apply Now link: this will take you to the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website where you can complete the electronic Master Promissory Note (e-MPN).
IMPORTANT: You must complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov to receive a Stafford Loan.
If you have any questions, you are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office.
Note: Borrower benefits are subject to change solely at the discretion of the lender.
LENDER INFORMATION |
BORROWER BENEFITS |
Bank of America1.800.835.1161Lender Code: 831495Apply now |
Zero percent origination fee
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Chase Bank1.888-487-4404Lender Code: 803000Apply now |
0.25% automatic interest rate reduction at repayment, valid for remainder of loan term |
Citibank1.800.967.2400
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Earn 0.50% interest rate reduction at repayment |
Citizens Bank1.800.708.6684Lender Code: 807745Apply now |
Zero origination fee |
Edamerica1.800.337.1009Lender Code: 831453Apply now |
0.25% interest rate reduction with auto-debit |
Key Bank(800) 539-5363Lender Code: 811025Apply now |
.50% interest rate reduction for direct debit of payments |
Nellie Mae1.877.332.7028Lender Code: 829076Apply now |
Earn 3.33% principal reduction after 33 consecutive on-time payments |
PNC Bank1.800.762.1001Lender Code: 809921Apply now |
Zero origination fee |
Sallie Mae Education Trust1.888.272.5543
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Loan credit equal to 4% of the monthly payment amount of first 12 payments |
Other LenderIf you wish to borrow with a lender not listed above, please apply here.Apply now |
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updated 3/26/08
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