Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Note

Stafford Loan Preferred Lenders

Stafford loans are fixed-rate loans available to undergraduates and graduate students who are attending school at least half-time. There are two types of Stafford loans: subsidized and unsubsidized.

Students and parents have the right and ability to select any education loan provider of choice and are not required to use any lender on the preferred lender list. Read how this list was compiled or about the benefits of using preferred lenders.

Lender/Servicer/ Guaranty Agency		Fees	Lender Code
FifthThird/Sallie Mae/USA Funds   Visit Web site	Apply	1% default fee 1% origination fee	808780
Student Loan Funding/ Sallie Mae/USA Funds   Visit Web site	Apply	1% default fee 1% origination fee	831455
US Bank/Sallie Mae/USA Funds   Visit Web site	Apply	1% default fee 1% origination fee	832035

Other Education Loan Providers

To apply for a lender not on the preferred lender list, submit master promissory note (MPN) or documentation of completed MPN to the Financial Aid Office. Read more about this application process. Stafford loans certified through a non-preferred lender are not processed electronically. Fee information is provided by the lender.

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For more information about lenders, types of fees and interest rates, read our frequently asked questions.