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Welcome to your

Signature Student Loan Process

Private loans are for students and parents who have exhausted all other options for additional resources. Approval for these loans is usually contingent upon the credit-worthiness of the borrower, and amounts are limited to the student's cost of attendance for the enrollment period minus other anticipated financial aid. Private loans should only be considered after federal, state and university sources of financial aid have been exhausted.

Borrowers may use one private loan application for the entire Academic Year. Please select only ONE lender, as multiple applications will significantly delay the processing of your loan. Remember, a private loan is an agreement between the borrower and the lender. It is the borrower's responsibility to carefully manage his/her educational loans. Many lenders offer on-line account management which allows the borrower to check loan status, view disbursement information, and monitor loan balances.

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You do not need a user id/password to begin your private loan application.

Here are the basic steps to follow for completing your loan application. The entire process should take approximately 10-15 minutes.

  1. Select Private on the Start A Loan tab to start your Private loan application.
  2. Enter eligibility information and select your lender.
  3. Complete all required credit information and submit for a credit check.
  4. If approved, you will be prompted to complete the rest of the loan application.
  5. Complete all required application information, including 1 adult reference, and submit.
  6. Electronically sign the Master Promissory Note (MPN).
   

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