Fixed Rates
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This option has interest rates and monthly payments that stay the same over time. Get a rate quote in about 2 minutes with no impact to your credit score.†
Variable Rates
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This option has an interest rate and monthly payments that fluctuate over time. Get a rate quote in about 2 minutes with no impact to your credit score.†
Perks of a Graduate Student Loan
Multi-Year Approval†
After applying for a graduate student loan, you may qualify for Multi-Year Approval. If eligible, prior to each academic year, simply log in to your account and request funds with no application and no hit to your credit score.
Benefits of a Cosigner†
Applying with a cosigner (like a parent) could increase your chances of getting approved and with a lower rate.
Citizens Student Credit Builder®†
Build credit by making timely immediate or interest-only payments while in school and it could have a positive impact on your life after graduation.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have an established track record of deep credibility and broad expertise with more than 40 years in the student loan business. Over that time, we’ve developed a network of close relationships with college financial aid offices and other student financial aid professionals, which greatly benefits our borrowers.
Our eligibility requirements are:
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents. International students can apply with a creditworthy U.S. citizen or permanent resident cosigner
- The student must be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-granting program at an eligible institution. Half-time enrollment is typically 6-8 credit hours per semester and varies by school. Please consult your school’s financial aid office for details.
- Have good credit or have a qualified cosigner†
- Have attained the age of majority in your state of residence or if you have not met the age of majority in your state of residence, a cosigner will be required
- Have no prior student loan defaults
You may borrow up to the maximum qualified loan amount or the total cost of education, whichever is lower. Our student loan does have lifetime aggregate limits (including both federal and private loan debt) of:
Minimum: $1000
Graduate Degrees: $225,000
MBA and Law: $300,000
Healthcare: $250,000 or $400,000 depending on your degree†
The Citizens Student Loan® and Citizens Student Loan® for Parents have no origination, application, or disbursement fees. And there is no prepayment penalty or any other penalty for paying more than the minimum monthly payment or for paying off the entire loan early.
Graduate student loan applicants with at least 2 years of work history before entering their program can provide documents to verify their income and employment history for the 2 years prior to enrollment. Applicants must provide tax returns or W-2s from the last 2 years to verify their income and employment.
We’re here to answer your questions
For 40+ years, Citizens has helped students and families bridge the gap between financial aid and the cost of college. Call 866-999-0077 to connect with a Student Loan Advisor, or click the chat icon at the bottom of the screen.
Contact Center Hours:
8:00AM-9:00PM ET Monday-Friday
8:30AM-5:00PM ET Saturday
Chat Hours:
8:30AM-5:00PM ET Monday-Friday
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† For additional information, please click the † symbols throughout this page to view our student lending disclosures.