Federal Loan Lender Comparison

The preferred lenders listed below are required by law to follow the same federally mandated rules and regulations.  The interest rate is set by the federal government each year. The difference between lenders for the 2009-2010 aid year is found in the fee structure. 

Please contact your financial aid administrator for information on how to apply for these loans.

Lender  Fees  Borrower Benefits
   Stafford  PLUS  
 Access Group
  1.5%  4%


  • .25% interest rate reduction by authorizing auto-debit payments
  • automatic in-school deferment
  • 6 month grace period after student graduates or drops below half time status
 College Foundation
  0%  3%
 J.P. Morgan Chase
  1.5%  4%
 SunTrust  1.5%  4%
 Wells Fargo
  1.5%

 4%