Our featured lender of the day!
- Fixed rates: 5.24% APR - 15.99% APR*; variable rates: 6.62% APR - 17.49% APR*
- Borrow up to 100% of school-certified costs, including tuition, housing, books and more. Aggregate loan limits apply.
- Choice of fixed or variable interest rate.
- No. Fees. Period.
- Apply in minutes.
- Hard work pays off. Literally. You can qualify for a one-time cash reward on each new Discover student loan if you get at least a 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) in college or graduate school.**
- 0.25% interest rate reduction while enrolled in automatic payments.***
- Variable Rates: 6.37% APR - 16.70% APR. Fixed Rates: 4.50% APR - 15.49% APR. Lowest rates shown include 0.25% interest rate discount with auto debit payments.1
- Apply online in minutes and receive an instant credit result2
- Multiple repayment options from in-school payments to deferred.1 No origination fee or prepayment penalty3
- Last year, students were 3x more likely to be approved with a cosigner4 and it may help you get a better rate.
- Borrow up to 100% of school-certified expenses, whether you're online or on campus5
- AFFORDABLE variable rates starting at 6.15% APR with Automatic Debit Discount*
- 1% CASH BACK Graduation Reward*
- NON-COSIGNED option may be available for eligible undergraduate juniors and seniors.
- PAY AFTER LEAVING SCHOOL – Customize your loan with flexible repayment options – start payments after graduation.
- FORGET FEES – No application, origination or disbursement fees. No prepayment penalty if you choose to pay your loan off early.
- COVER UP TO 100% of your tuition and eligible living expenses.
- Variable Rates: Starting variable rates range from 5.99% APR to 14.83% APR (with autopay)*, and will never exceed 13.95% (sometimes lower in certain states as required by law)
- Fixed Rates: Fixed rates range from 4.44% APR to 14.83% APR (with autopay)*
- Easy online application!
- No origination fees, late fees, and no insufficient fund fees. Period
- Up to four repayment types (including no payments while in school) and multiple repayment terms help you find the loan that fits your budget
- 0.25% discount when you set up autopay*
- MUST BE a US citizen or permanent resident
- MUST attend an Edly-supported school
- Cosigner and Non-Cosigner student loan products available
- Income-based repayment with built-in protections, like hardship forbearance if you lose your job
- No cosigner required.
- Income based repayment, once you're graduated and employed.
- No payments when you're unemployed or earning below $30,000/year.
- Shorter repayment. Only 5 years of payments.*
- Get a quote in less than a minute. Quick and easy application process. Transparent calculator and comparison tool.
- Must be BA, MA, or PhD student WITHIN 2 YEARS OF GRADUATION, enrolled in a program that meets our outcome-driven eligibility criteria.
* Your Maximum Payment Period is inclusive of any months where Monthly Payments are made as well as any months that are Deferred Months; this will only be extended if you receive Forbearance, which will extend your Maximum Payment Period on a one-for-one basis.
1To be eligible for a Stride Income Share Agreement, students must meet specific criteria.
- Up to $15,000 per academic year with no cosigner required
- Fixed Rates (APR) from 7.99% to 12.49% (plus an additional 0.5% discount for ACH auto-payments)*
- No origination fee. No late payment fees. No prepayment penalties.
- Quick prequalification and rate check that won’t impact your credit
- Multiple repayment options
- Dedicated loan officer for every borrower
- Check your eligibility in just 2 minutes
- Flexible repayment options you can choose from
- No fees for origination, disbursement, prepayment, or late payment3
- Skip a payment once per year (once repayment period restarted)4
- Will cover up to 100% of the school's certified cost of attendance
- 9-month grace period (3 months more than most lenders)2
- Apply over the phone with the Client Happiness Team
- Call 866-492-1222, Monday through Friday, 5 A.M. - 5 P.M. PST
- Mention us when you call in to start your application
- Meratas is not a lender: Our only favorite is you. We're on a mission to help students find their best loan offer.
- Competitive fixed APRs: Starting at just 4.42%.
- Made for students: Find the best private student and personal loan rates.
- Flexible options: Wide range of loan terms to fit your needs.
- No hidden costs: Always free to use.
- Risk-free: Pre-qualification won't affect your credit score.
- One-stop convenience: Search for both student loans and personal loans with just one universal application.
Smart Option Student Loan®
- Pay for your bachelor's, associate's, or certificate expenses at a degree-granting school (i.e. ()) or for a professional training and trade certificate courses (culinary, technical, etc.) at a non-degree granting school.
1To be eligible for a Stride Income Share Agreement, students must meet specific criteria.