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Student loan interest rates and fees

Federal student loans

Private student loans

Federal student loans

Stafford Loan

  • The interest rate on Stafford loans first disbursed beginning July 1, 2008:
    • Subsidized Stafford loans for undergraduate students has a declining fixed interest rate.
      • July 1, 2008–June 30, 2009 the interest rate is 6%.
      • July 1, 2009–June 30, 2010 the interest rate is 5.6%.
      • July 1, 2010–June 30, 2011 the interest rate is 4.5%.
      • July 1, 2011–June 30, 2012 the interest rate is 3.4%.
      • Beginning July 1, 2012 the rate is 6.8%.
    • Subsidized Stafford loans for graduate and professional student and all unsubsidized Stafford loans is 6.8%.
  • The interest rate on Stafford loans first disbursed beginning July 1, 2006 is fixed at 6.8%.
  • The interest rate on Stafford loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 1998 but before June 30, 2006 is variable. and may change on July 1 of each year but will never exceed 8.25%. The rate is based on:
    • The 91-day T-bill rate + 1.70% during in-school, grace, and deferment periods.
  • Starting July 1, 2008 the interest rate on variable rate loans is 3.61%.
    • The 91-day T-bill rate + 2.30% during repayment periods.
  • Starting July 1, 2008, the interest rate on variable rate loans is 4.21%.

PLUS loan

  • The interest rate on PLUS loans first disbursed beginning July 1, 2006 is fixed at 8.5%.
  • The interest rate on PLUS loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 1998 but before June 30, 2006 is variable and may change annually on July 1 but will never exceed 9%. The current interest rate on these variable rate PLUS loans is 8.02%.

Federal Student Loan Consolidation

Severe legislative cuts made by Congress made federal student loan consolidation uneconomical. This, combined with the credit market deterioration, has caused us to suspend participation in the federal consolidation loan program.

  • The fixed interest rate for consolidation loans varied from borrower to borrower but is generally expected to range from 4.75% to 6.125%. Interest rates are based on the borrower's underlying loans' primary rates and do not include discounts for interest reduction benefits. Special rules apply to consolidation loans that include HEAL loans.
  • Different interest rates apply to federal Stafford, PLUS, and consolidation loans issued before July 1, 1998.

Private student loans

The following Annual Percentage Rate (APR) examples include sample rates and fees for Sallie Mae’s private student loans. The actual rates and fees applicable to your loan may vary from these numbers shown. Sallie Mae is switching from a Prime Rate index to a one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) index for loans first disbursed on or after June 2, 2008. During this transition, we are providing APR examples for both the Prime Rate and one-month LIBOR rate indexes. Your promissory note will identify the actual index that applies to your loan.

The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27 or 29, 2008.


Annual Percentage Rate (APR) examples:
  • The APR is a variable rate and will increase if the applicable index (Prime Rate or one-month LIBOR rate) increases. For purposes of these APR examples, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
  • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27 or 29, 2008.
  • All loan fees are capitalized (added to the loan principal).

Signature Student Loan

APR examples:

Interest rate Disbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

Prime – 1%

0%

0%

3.89%

$86

Prime – 0.25%

0%

0%

4.60%

$93

Prime + 0%

0%

0%

4.83%

$95

Prime + 0.5%

0%

0%

5.30%

$100

Prime + 1%

0%

0%

5.76%

$105

Prime + 2.5%

3%

3%

7.71%

$128

Prime + 6%

0%

3%

10.51%

$170

APR assumptions:

  • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
  • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
  • A $10,000 loan amount.
  • APR examples are based on a 15-year standard repayment term.

APR examples

Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeMonthly payment amountAPR

One-month LIBOR + 2%

0%

0%

$91

4.36%

One-month LIBOR + 10.5%

3%

3%

$205

12.53%

APR assumptions:

  • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the one-month LIBOR rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
  • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27, 2008.
  • A $10,000 loan amount.
  • APR examples are based on a 15-year repayment of principal and interest.

Signature Student Loan for Community Colleges

APR examples:

Interest rate Disbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

Prime – 0.5%

0%

0%

4.45%

$50

Prime + 0%

0%

0%

4.94%

$50

Prime + 1.5%

0%

0%

6.40%

$50

Prime + 2.0%

0%

0%

6.89%

$52

Prime + 3.0%

0%

3%

8.22%

$57

Prime + 6.5%

0%

3%

11.58%

$75

APR assumptions:

  • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
  • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
  • A $5,000 loan amount.
  • APR examples are based on a 15-year standard repayment term.
  • Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeMonthly payment amountAPR

    One-month LIBOR + 3.25%

    3%

    3%

    $50

    6.38%

    One-month LIBOR + 10.5%

    3%

    3%

    $85

    13.40%

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the one-month LIBOR rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27, 2008.
    • A $5,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year repayment of principal and interest.

    Tuition Answer Loan

    Immediate repayment of principal and interest

    Interest rate Disbursement feeAPRMonthly payment

    Prime + 0%

    0%

    5.00%

    $66

    Prime + 3%

    3%

    8.40%

    $86

    Prime + 5.5%

    5%

    11.24%

    $105

    Interest only

    Interest rate Disbursement feeAPRMonthly payment

    Prime + 1%

    2%

    6.20%

    $74

    Prime + 4.5%

    4.5%

    10.05%

    $98

    Prime + 6%

    6%

    11.79%

    $110

    Deferral of principal and interest

    Interest rate Disbursement feeAPRMonthly payment

    Prime + 1.5%

    2%

    6.40%

    $98

    Prime + 5%

    5%

    9.82%

    $145

    Prime + 6.5%

    6.5%

    11.26%

    $170

    Assumptions:

    • A $10,000 loan, plus the supplemental fee, with one disbursement, and a 240-month repayment term.
    • The APRs shown are effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • Interest-only and deferral repayment option: 45 months in school and six-month grace period with quarterly capitalization.

    Career Training Loan

    APR examples:

    • Repayment begins at least 28, but no more than 60 days after the loan's disbursement for all repayment options.

    *The interest rates and fees represent examples of typical transactions. A range of rates and fees exists within each credit tier (excellent, good, fair), based on the credit rating of the borrower and cosigner (if there is a cosigner). For example, if you have "fair" credit and get a cosigner who has "excellent" credit, your rates and fees would fall within the "good" credit tier. Your rate and fee may vary from those shown. All loan fees are capitalized (added to the loan principal).

    Standard
    Interest rate and fees* Credit rating
    ExcellentGoodFair
    Requested loan amount $8,700$8,700$8,700
    Loan fee for borrower with one cosigner$60$321$582
    Total loan amount $8,760$9,021$9,282
    APR 5.10%7.58%12.71%
    Interest ratePrimePrime + 2% = 7.00%Prime + 6.5% = 11.50%
    Monthly principal and interest payments$69 for 180 months$81 for 180 months$108 for 180 months
    Interest-only
    Interest rate and fees* Credit rating
    ExcellentGoodFair
    Requested loan amount$8,700$8,700$8,700
    Loan fee for borrower with one cosigner$60$321$582
    Total loan amount$8,760$9,021$9,282
    APR5.10%7.54%12.64%
    Interest ratePrimePrime + 2% = 7.00%Prime + 6.5% = 11.50%
    Monthly interest-only payments$37 for 12 months$53 for 12 months$89 for 12 months
    Monthly principal and interest payments$69 for 180 months$81 for 180 months$108 for 180 months
    Deferment
    Interest rate and fees* Credit rating
    ExcellentGoodFair
    Requested loan amount$8,700$8,700$8,700
    Loan fee for borrower with one cosigner$147$321$582
    Total loan amount$8,847$9,021$9,282
    APR6.61%8.49%12.45%
    Interest ratePrime + 1% = 6.00%Prime + 3% = 8.00%Prime + 6.5% = 11.50%
    Monthly deferred payments$10 for 12 months$10 for 12 months$10 for 12 months
    Monthly principal and interest payments$78 for 180 months$92 for 180 months$120 for 180 months

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For the purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • Minimum monthly payment is $30 for standard repayment.
    • Minimum monthly payment is $10 for deferment repayment during deferment.

    Continuing Education Loan

    APR examples:

    • Repayment begins at least 28, but no more than 60 days after the loan's disbursement for all repayment options.

    *The interest rates and fees represent examples of typical transactions. A range of rates and fees exists within each credit tier (excellent, good, fair), based on the credit rating of the borrower and cosigner, if there is a cosigner. For example, if you have "fair" credit and get a cosigner who has "excellent" credit, your rates and fees would fall within the "good" credit tier. Your rate and fee may vary from those shown. All loan fees are capitalized (added to the loan principal).

    Standard
    Interest rate and fees* Credit rating
    ExcellentGoodFair
    Requested loan amount $4,500 $4,500 $4,500
    Loan fee for borrower with one cosigner$60$195 $330
    Total loan amount $4,560 $4,695 $4,830
    Interest rate Prime Prime + 2% = 7.00% Prime + 6.5% = 11.50%
    APR 5.69% 7.69% 12.83%
    Monthly principal and interest payments $36 for 180 months $42 for 180 months $56 for 180 months
    Interest-only
    Interest rate and fees* Credit rating
    ExcellentGoodFair
    Requested loan amount $4,500 $4,500 $4,500
    Loan fee for borrower with one cosigner$60$195 $330
    Total loan amount $4,560$4,695 $4,830
    Interest rate Prime Prime + 2% = 7.00% Prime + 6.5% = 11.50%
    APR 5.18% 7.63% 12.75%
    Monthly interest-only payments $19 for 12 months $27 for 12 months $43 for 12 months
    Monthly principal and interest payments $36 for 180 months $42 for 180 months $56 for 180 months
    Deferment
    Interest rate and fees* Credit rating
    ExcellentGoodFair
    Requested loan amount $4,500 $4,500 $4,500
    Loan fee for borrower with one cosigner$105 $195 $330
    Total loan amount $4,605$4,695$4,830
    Interest rate Prime + 1% = 6.21% Prime + 3% = 8.49% Prime + 6.5% = 12.45%
    APR 6.31% 8.49% 11.50%
    Monthly deferred payments $10 for 12 months $10 for 12 months $10 for 12 months
    Monthly principal and interest payments $40 for 180 months $47 for 180 months $62 for 180 months

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For the purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • Minimum monthly payment is $30 for standard repayment.
    • Minimum monthly payment is $10 for deferment repayment during deferment.

    DENTALoans Graduate Private Loan

    APR examples:

    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

    Two creditworthy borrowers

    Prime – 0.50%

    0%

    0%

    4.23%

    $99

    Prime + 0.75%

    0%

    0%

    5.32%

    $114

    Prime + 2.0%

    0%

    0%

    6.37%

    $131

    One creditworthy borrower

    Prime + 0.25%

    0%

    0%

    5.10%

    $108

    Prime + 1.25%

    0%

    0%

    5.95%

    $121

    Prime + 2.50%

    0%

    0%

    6.99%

    $138

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For the purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • A $10,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year standard repayment term.

    APR examples

    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeMonthly payment amountAPR

    One-month LIBOR + 2%

    0%

    0%

    $99

    4.23%

    One-month LIBOR + 9.5%

    0%

    0%

    $215

    10.30%

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the one-month LIBOR rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of April 25, 2008.
    • A $10,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year repayment of principal and interest.

    DENTALoans Residency, Relocation, and Licensure Exam Loan

    APR examples:

    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

    Two creditworthy borrowers

    Prime – 0.50%

    0%

    0%

    4.41%

    $111

    Prime + 0.75%

    0%

    0%

    5.59%

    $127

    Prime + 2.0%

    0%

    0%

    6.77%

    $145

    One creditworthy borrower

    Prime + 0.25%

    0%

    0%

    5.12%

    $120

    Prime + 1.25%

    0%

    0%

    6.07%

    $134

    Prime + 2.50%

    0%

    0%

    7.23%

    $153

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For the purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • A $15,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 20-year standard repayment term.

    APR examples

    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeMonthly payment amountAPR

    One-month LIBOR + 2%

    0%

    0%

    $110

    4.41%

    One-month LIBOR + 9.5%

    0%

    0%

    $236

    11.29%

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the one-month LIBOR rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27, 2008.
    • A $15,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year repayment of principal and interest.

    Global Health Education Loan Program

    GHELP Stafford loan

    Loans first disbursed July 1, 2008–June 30, 2009.

    Interest rate

    • 6.8% for all unsubsidized Stafford loans
    • 6.8% for subsidized Stafford loans for graduate and professional students

    Fees

    Up to 2% in fees that include a 1% federal origination fee and a 1% federal default fee.

    Sample GHELP Private Loan

    APR examples:

    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

    Two creditworthy borrowers

    Prime – 1%

    0%

    0%

    3.84%

    $356

    Prime + 0%

    0%

    0%

    4.75%

    $397

    Prime + 1.25%

    0%

    0%

    5.87%

    $452

    Prime + 2%

    0%

    0%

    6.53%

    $487

    One creditworthy borrower

    Prime – 1%

    0%

    0%

    3.84%

    $356

    Prime + 1%

    0%

    3%

    5.91%

    $454

    Prime + 1.5%

    3%

    3%

    6.61%

    $492

    Prime + 3%

    3%

    3%

    7.92%

    $570

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For the purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change. 
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • $10,000 loan taken out each year of a four-year course of study, with two disbursements per loan, one per semester/term.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year standard repayment term.

    APR examples:

    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeMonthly payment amountAPR

    One-month LIBOR + 2%

    0%

    0%

    $99

    4.23%

    One-month LIBOR + 10.5%

    3%

    3%

    $249

    11.53%

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the one-month LIBOR rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27, 2008.
    • A $10,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year repayment of principal and interest.
    Sample GHELP Residency & Relocation Loan
    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

    Two creditworthy borrowers

    Prime – 0.25%

    0%

    3%

    4.89%

    $117

    Prime + 1%

    0%

    3%

    6.08%

    $134

    Prime + 3%

    0%

    3%

    7.96%

    $166

    One creditworthy borrower

    Prime + 0.5%

    0%

    3%

    5.61%

    $127

    Prime + 2%

    0%

    3%

    7.03%

    $150

    Prime + 4%

    0%

    3%

    8.89%

    $184

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • $15,000 loan taken in fourth or final year of study.
    • APR examples are based on a 20-year standard repayment term.

    APR examples:

    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeMonthly payment amountAPR

    One-month LIBOR + 2%

    0%

    0%

    $110

    4.41%

    One-month LIBOR + 10.5%

    3%

    3%

    $273

    12.77%

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the one-month LIBOR rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27, 2008.
    • A $15,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year repayment of principal and interest.

    K-12 Family Education Loan

    APR examples:

    • Repayment begins at least 28, but no more than 60 days after the loan's disbursement.

    *The interest rates and fees represent examples of typical transactions with a cosigner. A range of rates and fees exists within each credit tier (excellent, good, fair), based on the credit rating of the borrower and cosigner, if there is a cosigner. For example, if you have "fair" credit and get a cosigner who has "excellent" credit, your rates and fees may fall within the "good" credit tier. Your rates and fees may vary from those shown. All loan fees are capitalized (added to the loan principal).

    Interest rate and fees* Credit rating
    ExcellentGoodFair
    Requested loan amount $12,000$12,000$12,000
    Loan fee for borrower with one cosigner$60$420$660
    Total loan amount $12,060$12,420 $12,660
    APR 5.06%7.45%10.79%
    Interest ratePrimePrime + 2% = 7.00%Prime + 5% = 10.00%
    Monthly principal and interest payments$80 for 240 months$96 for 240 months$112 for 240 months

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • Minimum monthly payment is $30 for standard repayment.

    LAWLOANS Bar Study Loan

    APR examples:

    Interest rate Disbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

    Prime – 0.75%

    0%

    0%

    4.24%

    $78

    Prime – 0.50%

    0%

    0%

    4.49%

    $79

    Prime – 0.25%

    0%

    0%

    4.74%

    $81

    Prime + 0%

    0%

    0%

    4.99%

    $82

    Prime + 0.25%

    0%

    0%

    5.49%

    $84

    Prime + 0.5%

    0%

    0%

    5.49%

    $85

    Prime + 1.0%

    0%

    0%

    5.99%

    $88

    Prime + 1.5%

    0%

    0%

    6.49%

    $91

    Prime + 3.0%

    0%

    0%

    7.98%

    $101

    Prime + 4.0%

    0%

    0%

    8.97%

    $108

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • A $10,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year standard repayment term.

    APR examples:

    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeMonthly payment amountAPR

    One-month LIBOR + 2%

    0%

    0%

    $119

    4.49%

    One-month LIBOR + 10.5%

    3%

    3%

    $221

    13.94%

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the one-month LIBOR rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27, 2008.
    • A $15,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year repayment of principal and interest.

    LAWLOANS Private Loan

    APR examples:

    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

    Prime – 0.75%

    0%

    0%

    4.16%

    $86

    Prime – 0.25%

    0%

    0%

    4.64%

    $90

    Prime + 0.50%

    0%

    0%

    5.35%

    $97

    Prime + 1.0%

    0%

    0%

    5.82%

    $101

    Prime + 1.5%

    0%

    0%

    6.29%

    $106

    Prime + 3.5%

    0%

    0%

    8.15%

    $126

    Prime + 5.0%

    0%

    0%

    9.51%

    $143

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • A $10,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year standard repayment term.

    APR examples:

    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeMonthly payment amountAPR

    One-month LIBOR + 2%

    0%

    0%

    $88

    4.40%

    One-month LIBOR + 10.5%

    3%

    3%

    $192

    12.86%

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the one-month LIBOR rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27, 2008.
    • A $10,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year repayment of principal and interest.

    MBA LOANS Private Loan

    APR examples:

    Interest rate Disbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

    Prime – 1%

    0%

    0%

    3.96%

    $80

    Prime – 0.75%

    0%

    0%

    4.21%

    $82

    Prime – 0.25%

    0%

    0%

    4.70%

    $85

    Prime + 0%

    0%

    0%

    4.94%

    $87

    Prime + 0.25%

    0%

    0%

    5.19%

    $89

    Prime + 0.5%

    0%

    0%

    5.43%

    $91

    Prime + .75%

    0%

    0%

    5.67%

    $93

    Prime + 1%

    0%

    0%

    5.92%

    $95

    Prime + 1.5%

    0%

    0%

    6.40%

    $99

    Prime + 2%

    0%

    0%

    6.89%

    $103

    Prime + 2.5%

    0%

    0%

    7.37%

    $107

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • A $10,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year standard repayment term.

    APR examples:

    Interest rateDisbursement feeRepayment feeMonthly payment amountAPR

    One-month LIBOR + 2%

    0%

    0%

    $84

    4.45%

    One-month LIBOR + 10.5%

    3%

    3%

    $171

    13.40%

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the one-month LIBOR rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27, 2008.
    • A $10,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 15-year repayment of principal and interest.

    Medical School Loans Private Student Loan

    APR examples:

    Interest rate interimInterest rate repaymentDisbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

    Prime + 0%

    Prime + 2%

    0%

    1.5%

    5.89%

    $105

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • A $10,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 20-year standard repayment term.

    APR examples:

    Interest rate interimInterest rate repaymentDisbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

    One-month LIBOR + 3.0%

    One-month LIBOR + 5.5%

    0%

    0%

    6.48%

    $114

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the one-month LIBOR rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27, 2008.
    • A $10,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 20-year repayment of principal and interest.

    Medical School Loans Residency and Relocation Loan

    APR examples:

    Interest rate interimInterest rate repaymentDisbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

    Prime + 1%

    Prime + 2%

    0%

    1.5%

    6.64%

    $143

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • A $15,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 20-year standard repayment term.

    APR examples:

    Interest rate interimInterest rate repaymentDisbursement feeRepayment feeAPRMonthly payment

    One-month LIBOR + 4.0%

    One-month LIBOR + 5.5%

    0%

    0%

    7.31%

    $155

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the one-month LIBOR rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 27, 2008.
    • A $15,000 loan amount.
    • APR examples are based on a 20-year repayment of principal and interest.

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    APR examples:

    • Repayment begins at least 28, but no more than 60 days after the loan's disbursement.

    *The interest rates and fees represent examples of typical transactions. A range of rates and fees exists within each credit tier (excellent, good, fair), based on the credit rating of the borrower and cosigner, if there is a cosigner. For example, if you have "fair" credit and get a cosigner who has "excellent" credit, your rates and fees may fall within the "good" credit tier. Your rates and fees may vary from those shown. All loan fees are capitalized (added to the loan principal).

    Standard

    Interest rate and fees*Credit rating
    ExcellentGoodFair
    Requested loan amount $6,100 $6,100 $6,100
    Loan fee for borrower with one cosigner $60 $243 $426
    Total loan amount $6,160$6,343$6,526
    Interest rate Prime Prime + 2% = 7.00% Prime + 6.5% = 11.50%
    APR 5.15% 7.63% 12.76%
    Monthly principal and interest payments $49 for 180 months $57 for 180 months $76 for 180 months

    APR assumptions:

    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is a variable rate and will increase if the Prime Rate increases. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the interest rate does not change.
    • The APRs shown are APRs effective as of May 29, 2008.
    • Minimum monthly payment is $30 for standard repayment.

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