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on College Ave
College Ave
5.0
NerdWallet rating5.0
NerdWallet ratingFixed APR
3.19% - 17.99%
Min. credit score
Mid-600s
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on College Ave
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on Sallie Mae
Sallie Mae
4.5
NerdWallet rating4.5
NerdWallet ratingFixed APR
3.19% - 16.99%
Min. credit score
Mid-600's
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on Sallie Mae
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on Ascent
Ascent
5.0
NerdWallet rating5.0
NerdWallet ratingFixed APR
3.09% - 14.41%
Min. credit score
Low-Mid 600s
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on Ascent
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Student loan reviews
Federal Student Loans Review: Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loans
Federal direct student loans don’t require credit or income to apply. They are the most widely used college lending option.
Federal Parent PLUS Loan and Grad Plus Loan Review
Federal PLUS loans let graduate students and parent borrowers fill tuition gaps not covered by other types of financial aid.
College Ave Reviews: Private Student Loans and Student Loan Refinancing
College Ave offers private student loans with multiple repayment options and lets borrowers refinance at any repayment term between five and 20 years.
SoFi Reviews: Student Loan Refinancing and Private Student Loans
SoFi is a leader in the student loan refinancing space. It also offers private student loans for graduate students and undergraduates.
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The student debt crisis
Learn the history behind the rising cost of college and how 43 million Americans landed with student loan debt.