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Need help paying for college?

cut through the confusion. follow Sallie Mae®'s 1-2-3 approach to paying for college.SM

1

Get the free money first.

Go for scholarships and grants -- money you don't have to repay. Ask around. Visit College Answer®'s free Scholarship Search. And get all you can.

2

Explore student loans.

They generally have below-market interest rates and more flexible repayment options. It's worth a shot, so fill out the FAFSA and start the process.

3

Fill any gap with private loans.

After you've pursued free and federal money, private student loans may make up the difference. There are a variety of private student loans, each with its own requirements and features.

Upromise has put together a full set of resources to help you find the money you need for school. Be sure to always start here. And you'll be happy to know that, with Upromise Loan LinkSM, you can use your Upromise savings to help pay down your eligible Sallie Mae® loans.

federal loans

If you are seeking to finance your undergraduate or graduate education you should start by looking at federal loans before you pursue other loan options.

Federal loans offer low, fixed interest rates, and flexible payment options.

Federal loans available through Sallie Mae:

private loans

Consider a provate student loan if you still need money for school after pursuing free money and federal student loans.

Private Loans available through Sallie Mae:

To find out more about other student loan providers click on a link below:

AES
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation
EdFinancial Services
ISM Education Loans
Xpress Loan Servicing

Upromise is not a lender or loan broker, except where its activities require it to be so licensed. Upromise does not broker or make loans and is not engaged in the business of making or brokering loans. Upromise does not procure, solicit, offer, arrange, place, find, obtain, endorse, negotiate, originate or process loans, or assist or advise anyone in obtaining, procuring or making a loan (or attempt or represent that it will to do any of the foregoing). Upromise does not participate in credit decisions in connection with loans. Upromise is not an agent for any lender (we refer to these as "Lenders"), or for any consumer or for any person seeking a loan. Upromise's services on behalf of any Lender in connection with any loan are limited to administrative and marketing services. Upromise does not guarantee that completing an application for credit will result in your receiving a loan or credit card from a Lender.