La Roche College
La Roche College has a recommended lender list that includes lenders we feel provide the best benefits and customer service for our students. However, you are free to choose a lender not represented below. If you choose a lender not listed below, your loan will still be processed in a timely manner.

The following lenders disburse funds electronically to our school. This allows funds to be posted directly to your account. Choose a lender below and select the “Apply Now” option to complete your Federal Grad PLUS Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN).

Lender Info
Interest
Rate
Special Ways You Can Save
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PNC
Lender Code: 809921
800.762.1001
8.50
.25% interest rate reduction for auto debit from ANY bank account

Full deferment eligibility

Endorsers accepted

Second look credit review is available

Easy Online application

E-signature available

Life of loan servicing (combined with private loans)

“Live customer service representative for each call
SunTrust Education Loans
Lender Code: 811304
800.552.3006
8.50
KeystoneBESTSM savings!1

0.25% Interest Rate Reduction for auto debit payments

Option to defer your payments while you attend school - And you only need to be enrolled in school half-time to receive this benefit.2

Life of loan servicing (combined with SunTrust's private loan, Acadmemic Answer®)

Easy on-line application

E-signature available

“Live” customer service representative is available

Participates in Grad Gold student loan rebate program to save you money
Wachovia
Lender Code: 813830
800.347.7667
8.50
0% Default Fee

0.25% Interest rate reduction auto debit payments

Credit counselors available to assist with adverse credit issues during the application process

Make no payments while in school
Chase
Lender Code: 811571
800.692.7392
8.50
Zero default fee

0.25% interest rate reduction for borrowers who elect to have their monthly payments automatically deducted from a bank account

Repayment is automatically deferred while student is enrolled in school

The Grad PLUS Second Pass process enables Chase to perform additional reviews of Grad PLUS Pre-Approval credit denials in an automated fashion

Easy online application with e-signature

No debt-to-income limitations

Life-of-loan servicing through AES for your PLUS loan

Loan is forgiven in the event of disability or death.

Chase is a leader in education finance, with more than 40 years of experience serving students. Chase offers dedicated support, premier customer service, and unparalleled technology for borrowers nationwide. Long recognized as an industry leader in education finance, Chase remains committed to providing the best products, value and service to our customers.
Citizens
Lender Code: 833880
800.708.6684
8.50
Effective July 1, 2008 for academic year 2008-2009:

Grad PLUS loans originated by Citizens Bank will be eligible to receive a 0.25 percentage point interest rate reduction by making payments using automatic debit. Repayment benefits are based on disbursement date.

Payments deferred while student is enrolled at least 1/2 time in a degree seeking program.
Edamerica
Lender Code: 831453
800.337.1009
6.80
0.60% interest rate reduction applied immediately at first disbursement and valid through deferments

0.25% additional interest rate reduction for payments made by auto debit

Can defer payments while student is enrolled up to 48 months

Insured against death and disability

U-Promise participation - reduces loan balances!
National City Bank
Lender Code: 810148
800.622.5097
7.65
7.65% Fixed Interest Rate at disbursement, during forbearance or deferment, and throughout repayment.

1 Savings programs effective for Graduate PLUS loans first disbursed on or after 7/1/08. An origination fee of 3% and a default fee of 1% will be calculated based on, and deducted from, each disbursement. Borrowers must make all payments as scheduled and maintain enrollment in automatic debit to keep the rate reduction in effect.

2 Interest will accrue during any period of deferment and will be capitalized (added to the loan balance) at the time of repayment. Borrowers must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to request deferment.

Brochures containing additional information on lenders are available in the Student Financial Aid Office.

Check with the lender for details and conditions regarding eligibility for special benefits or incentives.




The information on this Web page was gathered on behalf of the Financial Aid Office at La Roche College and is believed to be correct as of this posting, but this information is not warranted and is subject to change without notice.