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Student Loans

An investment in education is an investment in yourself.

Pay for college the smart way.

If you’re headed to college soon or planning your educational future, the Smart Option Student Loan® is the ideal solution to help you pay for college expenses not covered by scholarships and federal loans.

Benefits

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Multiple repayment options

Choose from deferred repayment, interest repayment, or fixed repayment options, and competitive fixed or variable interest rates.1

No Fees

No fees, no penalties

Enjoy peace of mind knowing there are no origination fees and no penalties for paying off your loan early.2

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Auto-debit discount

Get a 0.25 percentage point interest rate reduction when you enroll in and make monthly payments by auto debit.3

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Borrow up to 100%

Borrow up to 100% of the school-certified cost of attendance.4

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A cosigner may boost your chances

Applying with a creditworthy cosigner could help you qualify for better rates.

100% U.S.-based support

Get personalized help from Sallie Mae’s dedicated Student Loan Specialists, based right here in the U.S.

Fund your education through a Sallie Mae® student loan.

Our partnership with Sallie Mae® gives students the opportunity to fund their education whether you’re an undergraduate, career training, or graduate student.

Sallie Mae® student loans are designed to meet your needs.

  • Competitive interest rates
  • Multiple repayment options
  • No origination fees; no prepayment penalty2

Smart Option Student Loan® for undergraduate and career training students.

Plus, the graduate loan suite is designed to meet the needs of students in specific fields of study.

Find out which loan is right for you

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Disclosures

Borrow responsibly
We encourage students and families to start with savings, grants, scholarships, and federal student loans to pay for college. Evaluate all anticipated monthly loan payments, and how much the student expects to earn in the future, before considering a private student loan.

These loans are made by Sallie Mae Bank. Mirastar is not the creditor for these loans and is compensated by Sallie Mae for the referral of loan customers.

Applications are subject to a requested minimum loan amount of $1,000. Current credit and other eligibility criteria apply. Click here [links to partner landing page] for additional eligibility information about each product.

1 Interest rates for variable rate loans may increase or decrease over the life of the loan based on changes to the 30-day Average Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) rounded up to the nearest one-eighth of one percent. Advertised variable rates are the starting range of rates and may vary outside of that range over the life of the loan. Interest is charged starting when funds are sent to the school. With the Fixed and Deferred Repayment Options, the interest rate is higher than with the Interest Repayment Option and Unpaid Interest is added to the loan’s Current Principal at the end of the grace/separation period. To receive a 0.25 percentage point interest rate discount, the borrower or cosigner must enroll in auto debit through Sallie Mae. The discount applies only during active repayment for as long as the Current Amount Due or Designated Amount is successfully withdrawn from the authorized bank account each month. It may be suspended during forbearance or deferment.

2 Although we do not charge you a penalty or fee if you prepay your loan, any prepayment will be applied as provided in your promissory note: first to Unpaid Fees and costs, then to Unpaid Interest, and then to Current Principal.

3 The borrower or cosigner must enroll in auto debit through Sallie Mae to receive a 0.25 percentage point interest rate reduction benefit. This benefit applies only during active repayment for as long as the Current Amount Due or Designated Amount is successfully withdrawn from the authorized bank account each month. It may be suspended during forbearance or deferment.

4 For applications submitted directly to Sallie Mae, loan amount cannot exceed the cost of attendance less financial aid received, as certified by the school. Applications submitted to Sallie Mae through a partner website will be subject to a lower maximum loan request amount. Miscellaneous personal expenses (such as a laptop) may be included in the cost of attendance for students enrolled at least half-time.

SALLIE MAE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND BENEFITS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

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