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- Lowest rate - starting at 3.19% APR 1
- Cover up to 100% of your school costs 2
- Flexible options for repayment
- No application, origination, or prepayment fees
- Checking rates won't affect your credit score
*Rates as of June 30, 2025
No fees required
- Covers full attendance cost
- Fixed rates from 3.29% - 16.85% APR (with autopay)
- Variable rates from 4.39% to 16.85% APR (with autopay)
- Save on interest with rate discounts for autopay (0.25%), continuing scholar borrowers (0.125%), and cosigners taking a second student loan (0.25%).
- US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands residents are eligible for student loans*
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*Borrowers must attend an approved school within these areas to qualify.
APR starting at 3.19%1
- Fixed rates 3.19% - 16.99%
- Variable rates 4.37% - 16.49%
- Lowest rates shown include 0.25 percentage point interest rate discount with auto debit payments.¹
- Multiple repayment options from in-school payments to deferred.¹ No origination fee or prepayment penalty.²
- Borrow up to 100% of school-certified expenses, whether you're online or on campus.³
- Last year, students were 4x more likely to be approved with a cosigner.⁴
1Undergraduate Loan - Fixed rates 3.19% - 16.99% APR* with auto debit discount.
Student loans for undergrads, graduates, and parents
- Get approved for multi-year funding
- No application, origination, or disbursement fees
- APRs starting at 3.24% APR1
- Discounts can reduce your rate by 0.5%
Start Paying 9 Months After Graduation
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Fixed rates start at 3.09% APR1
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Apply in minutes without impacting your credit score
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Cover up to 100% o f your tuition and eligible living expenses
Ascent loans funded by Bank of Lake Mills/DR Bank, Member FDIC. Terms: AscentFunding.com/Ts&Cs. APRs effective: 7/1/2025
Rates starting at 3.69%
- Prequalify to estimate rate without affecting your credit score
- Submit online application in minutes
- No application fees, origination fees, and/or prepayment penalty
- Flexible repayment terms to fit your needs and goals
- Student Loan Advisor to guide you through the application process