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Alternative Loan Options

Contact Information
Financial Aid Office
Hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Day & Evening
Appointments Available
Phone: (603) 641-4189
Fax: (603) 641-4125
Email: unhm.fa@unh.edu
There are many alternative loan options available to students. Below is a partial list of private, non-federal loan loans that a student may use to finance their education. As a student, it is important to research and understand the terms and conditions of each loan in order to determine if the program is a good option for you. UNH Manchester does not endorse any of the loans listed below but rather is providing the following for informational purposes only. To find out about other loan opportunities, contact local financial institutions.
Please be aware of the specific program requirements when applying for all loans.
Signature Student Loan
www.salliemae.com/signature, 1-888-272-5543
Eligibility
- Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program and non-degree students
- Enrolled at least half time
Borrower Benefits
- Interest rates ranging from LIBOR + 2.5% to LIBOR + 8%
- No Fees
- No income requirement
- Cosigner release available after first 24 on-time payments
- 0.50% interest rate reduction with auto-debit
- May be used to pay past due balances up to 12 months
Chase Select Private Loan
www.chaseselectloans.com, 1-866-306-0868
Eligibility
- Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a degree program
- Enrolled full time, half time or less than half time
Borrower Benefits
- Interest rates ranging from Prime - 1% to PRIME + 6%
- No Fees
- No income requirement
- Cosigner release available after first 36 on-time payments
- 0.50% interest rate reduction with auto-debit
- May be used to pay past due balances up to 12 months
CitiAssist ® Undergraduate Loans
www.studentloan.com, 1-800-967-2400
Eligibility
- Undergraduate students, graduate and non-degree students
- Enrolled full time, half time or less than half time
Borrower Benefits
- Interest rates ranging from PRIME – 0.50% to PRIME + 4.75%
- No Fees
- 0.25% interest rate reduction with auto-debit
- 0.50% interest rate reduction after making 48 consecutive, on-time payments
- May be used to pay past due balances up to 12 months
CLC Premier Loan
www.collegeloan.com/premier, 1-800-892-1588
Eligibility
- Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program
- Enrolled at least half time
Borrower Benefits
- Interest rates ranging from Prime + 0% to Prime + 10%
- Fees range from 0% - 10% based on credit
- 0.25% interest rate reduction with auto-debit
- 0.5% interest rate reduction for borrowers who choose to make interest payments while in school
- Interest capitalizes at repayment
- Cosigner release available after 24 consecutive, on-time payments
Campusdoor Loan
www.campusdoor.com, 1-800-786-0002
Eligibility
- Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program and non-degree students
- Enrolled at least half time
Borrower Benefits
- Interest rates ranging from Prime – 0.5% to Prime + 7.9%
- Fees range from 0% - 9% based on credit
- 12 month grace period after graduation or less than half time status
- 0.5% interest rate reduction with auto-debit
- 0.50% interest rate reduction after making 48 consecutive, on-time payments
- Cosigner release available after 36 consecutive, on-time payments
- Interest capitalizes at repayment
- May be used to pay past due balances up to 8 months
Wachovia Undergraduate Loan
www.wachovia.com/undergradloans, 1-800-338-2243
Eligibility
- Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program
- Enrolled at least half time
Borrower Benefits
- Interest rates ranging from Prime – 0.5% to Prime + 4%
- No fees
- 0.5% interest rate reduction with auto-debit
- Cosigner release available after 36 consecutive, on-time payments
- May be used to pay past due balances up to 3 years
- Interest capitalizes at repayment
