CUA Columbus School of Law

- Lender List -

Under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, private lenders (a bank, credit union, or other participating lender) are eligible to offer Federal Loans to students who are U.S. citizens, or qualifying non-citizens enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) in a given semester. The interest rates and repayment terms are determined by federal statute and regulations and are the same regardless of lender. Lenders may vary in the fees that they withhold (up to 4%) and the benefits (such as interest rate reductions for autodebit payments) that they offer.

For your convenience, The Columbus School of Law provides a brief comparison chart of rates, terms, and benefits of selected lenders based upon a comparison of a variety of criteria. These charts are accessed by clicking on the links below describing the loan programs (e.g., Stafford, PLUS, etc.). Comparison charts are only meant to provide a general overview. Students are encouraged to contact the individual lenders directly to discuss all aspects of the loan program(s).

Further below in this description of our loan programs, we have provided the names of three lenders that we believe best meet all criteria as noted. All lenders identified on our web pages are reputable and meet the criteria to a satisfactory level. You are not bound to use any of the lenders identified on our web pages and The Columbus School of Law will process loans for all participating lenders. For your convenience we have links for three lenders that will take you directly to the loan application pages.

Lenders identified on our web pages have demonstrated the following characteristics:

1. Competitive Interest Rates and Repayment Terms
2. Outstanding Customer Service
3. Leadership in the Student Loan Marketplace
4. Online Applications and Status Reports
5. High Ethical Standards and Business Integrity
6. Proven Experience in Delivering Products and Services
7. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Capabilities
8. Participation with "OpenNet", the communication software
used by CUA to transmit and receive loan data

Students who select a lender not identified on our web pages, should provide the Office of Financial Aid a copy of their loan application and lender contact information (sooner than later) so that we can expedite service of your loan. If the lender chosen does not allow for electronic processing of loans using OpenNet, processing will take longer than normal.

Note: Information from lenders is subject to change without notice. Our office will do our best to keep these charts as updated as possible, but direct contact with lenders is encouraged for the most up to date information.

Lender Compariosn Charts

Federal Stafford Loan | Federal Grad PLUS Loan
Private Commercial Loan | Bar Exam Loan

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Lender	_Apply ^Online	_Terms/ ^Rates	_Customer ^Service	_{Web Address}
Access Group	_Apply ^Here	_View ^Info	_{1-800-282-1550}	_{www.AccessGroup.org}
Chase	_Apply ^Here	_View ^Info	_{1-800-487-4404}	_{www.ChaseStudentLoans.com}
Sallie Mae	_Apply ^Here	_View ^Info	_{1-800-272-5543}	_{www.SallieMae.com}

The Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America abides by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)Statement of Ethical Principles , the industry standard Code of Conduct, and the Code of Conduct for relationships between universities in the District of Columbia and financial aid providers.

Lenders identified on our web pages have demonstrated the following characteristics:

1. Competitive Interest Rates and Repayment Terms
2. Outstanding Customer Service
3. Leadership in the Student Loan Marketplace
4. Online Applications and Status Reports
5. High Ethical Standards and Business Integrity
6. Proven Experience in Delivering Products and Services
7. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) Capabilities
8. Participation with "OpenNet", the communication software
used by CUA to transmit and receive loan data

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