Alternative Loans
The links below are just some of the lenders who offer alternative/private student loans. We suggest you research the loans and the lender to find the best interest rate and terms of your loan. Please be aware that when viewing the alternative lender web pages below that you may be leaving the JMU web site. Graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply for alternative loans unless otherwise specified.CitiAssist Loan (This loan can be used for students not meeting SAP for financial aid)
Citibank
www.studentloan.com
SunTrust Academic Answer
http://academicanswer.suntrusteducation.com/index.html?schoolID=2302
International Students
www.InternationalStudent.com
Signature Student Loan(This loan can be used for students not meeting SAP for financial aid)
Sallie Mae
www.opennet.salliemae.com
For more information on alternative/private student loans, please go to:
Federal Graduate Plus Loan - (graduate student loan only)
As a result of the Higher Education Reconciliation Act (HERA) signed into law by President Bush on February 8, 2006, graduate students are now eligible to borrow under the Federal Plus Loan Program. Further information on terms and conditions applicable to this loan can be viewed here.