Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
The lenders listed on this Web page are frequently used by our Stafford Loan borrowers. These lenders provide excellent benefits and an efficient application process. Additionally, they disburse funds electronically to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, which allows us to post funds directly to your account.

We provide this list as a guide to you; however, you are free to choose another lender without penalty. If you choose another lender, please inform us so that we may process your loan. If you are considering a lender from our list, we encourage you to look at all the lender information presented for each lender. If you decide to choose a lender from this list, click on the corresponding "Apply Now" button to complete your Federal Stafford Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN).

Lender Info
Interest
Rate
Special Ways You Can Save
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StuFund
Lender Code: 834312
1-877-788-4770
6.80
Borrowers may receive a 0.30% interest rate reduction with automatic monthly payments.
SunTrust Education Loans
Lender Code: 811304
800.552.3006
6.80
KeystoneBESTSM savings!1

0.25% Interest Rate Reduction for auto debit payments

Life of loan servicing (combined with private loans)

Easy on-line application

E-signature available

“Live” customer service representative is available

Participates in UPromise & Grad Gold student loan rebate programs
Wachovia Education Finance
Lender Code: 813830
800.338.2243
6.80
0% Default Fee

1% Origination Fee

1% rebate after 12 on-time payments

.25% Interest Rate reduction for auto debit

Single point of customer service for life of loan

U Promise participant - reduces loan balances
PNC Bank
Lender Code: 809921
800.762.1001
6.80
Benefits:

  • 1% Origination fee


  • 0 Default Fees with participating guarantors


  • .25% interest rate reduction for auto debit from ANY bank account


Services:

  • Easy Online application


  • E-signature available


  • Life of loan servicing (combined with private loans)


  • “Live” customer service representative is available
Sallie Mae Education Trust
Lender Code: 802218
888.272.5543
6.80
Benefits:

  • 0% Default Fee USA Funds will pay the 1% default fee on the borrower’s behalf on Stafford Loans they guarantee 2/1/2008 - 6/30/2009


  • Repayment incentive: Students can receive a 4% loan credit based on the scheduled monthly payment amount for each of the first 12 on-time payments. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.salliemaeedtrust.com/best_loan/
    undergrad_loans/stafford_terms.htm to learn how to earn this incentive.


Services:

  • Upromise® - Rewards service allows members to earn rewards when they shop online, buy gas or groceries, dine out, or purchase other goods and services from more than 40,000 participating companies. Through Upromise Loan Link, members can elect to have Rewards transferred automatically each quarter to pay down eligible Sallie Mae-serviced student loans. Access to Upromise not limited to Sallie Mae loan customers.


  • Manage Your Loans - online account management tool serves as a borrower’s single source to find information about their Sallie Mae serviced-education loans.


  • Combined billing for borrowers with multiple Sallie Mae-serviced loans.



1 Savings programs effective for Stafford loans first disbursed on or after 7/1/08. An origination fee of 1% 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.

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 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and is believed to be correct as of this posting, but this information is not warranted and is subject to change without notice.