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Student Loans

With a CEFCU Student Loan, you can take the stress out of finances and focus on your future! Whether your journey is still on campus or past the university halls, CEFCU has the right options to meet you where you are!

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Then, look to CEFCU to help you bridge the gap in your college expenses! Choose an option that's right for you:

Private Student Loans

Choose a Private Student Loan if you’re in school at least half-time at an accredited college or university. You must be over 18 and a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen.2

Apply for a Private Student Loan

Consolidation Student Loans

Consider this option if you're a college grad who wants to combine federal and/or private student loans into one convenient payment. You must be over 18 and a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen.2

Apply for a Consolidation Student Loan

Why CEFCU?

Affordable

There are no processing fees, no origination fees, and no prepayment penalties.
You also get a competitive, variable rate3 with .50% rate discount with auto payments.

Independence

After 48 consecutive months of on-time payments, a cosigner can be removed.

Ownership

When business is better than expected, earnings go back to our member/owners. Since 2010, CEFCU has returned $415 million! Owning is better!

Convenience

From online and mobile banking, see what options are right for you.

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Timelines

Private Student Loans

  1. Apply & Submit
    Preliminary Credit Decision In 1 Day4
  2. Evaluate Borrower's Credit
    Up to 4 Business Days
  3. School Enrollment Certification
    Dependent on School's Response
  4. Loan Acceptance
    Up to 6 Business Days
  5. Loan Funding
    Up to 7 Business Days

Consolidation Student Loans

  1. Apply & Submit
    Preliminary Credit Decision In 1 Day4
  2. Evaluate Borrower's Credit
    Up to 4 Business Days
  3. Loan Acceptance
    Up to 6 Business Days
  4. Loan Funding
    Up to 7 Business Days

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FAQs

Private Student Loans

  • How do I know if I'm eligible to apply for the Private Student Loan?

    In addition to being a CEFCU member, you must meet credit requirement qualifications applicable at the time the loan is reviewed. In addition, you must be:

    • Enrolled, planning to enroll, or admitted to an eligible school at least half-time.
    • In a program which is eligible for Federal financial aid.
    • A U.S. citizen/national or eligible non-citizen.

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Consolidation Student Loans

  • Am I eligible to apply for the Consolidation Student Loan?

    In addition to being a CEFCU member, you must meet credit requirement qualifications applicable at the time the loan is reviewed. In addition, you must be a U.S. citizen/national or eligible non-citizen.

    If you are a foreign student, you must have a cosigner who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a mailing address in the United States and a valid Social Security number.

  • What documentation will I need to provide?

    You will need to provide a current statement for each of the loans you wish to consolidate. We also may request a copy of documents, such as a driver's license or your last two pay stubs.

More Consolidation Student Loan FAQs

Features & Benefits

Online & Mobile Banking

Check balances, transfer money, and more 24/7.

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Use over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs.

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Disclosures

Applicants facing technical issues should call 309-633-3474 during regular business hours.

If you live outside the area, you will need to provide your local address at school when applying for membership.

Section 1650(g)(2)(C) of the federal Truth in Lending Act provides that any lender that extends a private education loan shall provide the student obligor an option to designate an individual to have the legal authority to act on behalf of the student obligor with respect to the private education loan in the event of the death of the student obligor. CEFCU offers this option and has a form you may use for this purpose. To request CEFCU’s designation form, please contact the Student Lending department by email at studentloan@cefcu.com .

Private Education Loan Application and Solicitation Disclosure
Consolidation Loan Application Federal Disclosure
Consolidation Student Loan Application and Solicitation Disclosure

  1. Or have attained the age of majority in the state where you reside.
  2. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may need a cosigner who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a mailing address in the United States and a valid Social Security number.
  3. Subject to change quarterly.
  4. Assuming borrower and cosigner (if applicable) have submitted a completed application.