Citizens U™ Student Borrowing

Watch our videos to bring you up to speed on the Student Loan process.

Managing the Price of College

Understanding student loans

The rising price of college can be daunting for parents and students. However, there are many great student loan options to help make college more affordable. Get educated about student borrowing for college by watching our Citizens U™ videos above or reviewing this helpful section on the student loan process

Borrowing for college

Whether you're interested in a TruFit Student Loan^®, Federal Direct Loans or both, we can help explain your options when borrowing for college.

Private Loans

TruFit Student Loan^®
Our flexible and affordable loan for students. See the TruFit Student Loan^® page for important disclosure information.

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Federal Loans

Federal Direct Loans
Low-interest loans for students and parents

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Not sure which loan is right for you?

Our loan comparison guide can help you make the right college borrowing decisions.

All parents can use a little help understanding student loans.

Find out what parents need to know

Helpful tools and information

MAY

Notify your school that you plan to attend (the deadline at many schools is May 1st).
Make sure to have all grants, scholarships and Federal Direct Loans in place.
If you still have a financial gap, consider a private student loan like our TruFit Student Loan®.

Apply for a TruFit Student Loan^® today
View Calendar of Important Dates

How much do you need to borrow?

Try the Education Planning and Repayment Calculator

Have student loan questions? Call our Student Services team.

1-800-708-6684

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