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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 America
1.800.835.1161
Lender Code: 831495
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Zero percent origination fee
Earn 0.25%  interest rate reduction after the first on-time payment for Bank of America checking or savings customers.
Once earned, the interest rate reduction remains for the life of the loan.
Auto-debit payments are not required.
 
Chase Bank
1.888-487-4404
Lender Code: 803000
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0.25% automatic interest rate reduction at repayment, valid for remainder of loan term
Citibank
1.800.967.2400
Lender Code: 826878
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Earn 0.50% interest rate reduction at repayment
Earn 0.25% interest rate reduction with auto-deduct
Effective January 1, 2008
Citizens Bank
1.800.708.6684
Lender Code: 807745
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Zero origination fee
Earn 0.30% interest rate reduction with auto-deduct
Edamerica
1.800.337.1009
Lender Code: 831453
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0.25% interest rate reduction with auto-debit
Key Bank
(800) 539-5363
Lender Code: 811025
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.50% interest rate reduction for direct debit of payments
Nellie Mae
1.877.332.7028
Lender Code: 829076
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Earn 3.33% principal reduction after 33 consecutive on-time payments
Earn 0.25% interest rate reduction with auto-deduct
You must signup on "Manage Your Loans" prior to entering repayment to receive account information at a valid e-mail address
PNC Bank
1.800.762.1001
Lender Code: 809921
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Zero origination fee
Earn 0.30% interest rate reduction with auto-deduct
Sallie Mae Education Trust
1.888.272.5543
Lender Code: 802218
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Loan credit equal to 4% of the monthly payment amount of first 12 payments
Other Lender
If 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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