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If you prefer a typically low starting interest rate and fluctuating monthly payments over time, this option is for you.
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If you prefer interest rates and monthly payments that are the same over time, this option is best for you.
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Instead of applying for a new student loan every year, Citizens Multi-Year Approval† gives you a plan to fund your college experience.
Choose how and when you want to pay — make full or interest-only payments while in school; or put your payments on hold until after you finish.
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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:
Medical students may borrow up to the maximum qualified loan amount or the total cost of your medical education, whichever is lower. Our medical student loan does have lifetime aggregate limits (including both federal and private loan debt) of:
Minimum: $1,000
Healthcare Maximum: $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.
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