You're In!  We recommend you follow these steps BEFORE the event.

To get the most out of the webinar it will be helpful to know which lender/s will give your family the lowest rate. 

Follow the steps below and have these rates handy as we talk LIVE through the PROS and CONS of each option.

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Best Student Loans in 2024 

If additional funding is needed beyond the Federal Direct Student Loan (DO THIS FIRST!), private student loans become an option worth exploring. Parent PLUS Loan rates have gone up again for this season...they are now 9.08% for all borrowers....plus a 4.25% origination fee. 

Private Loans may be an interesting alternative. Borrowers with good credit can get rates starting just under 5% with no fees. Check out our Private Student Loan Fact Sheet that provides insights into the best private student loan options, ensuring you can make informed decisions about financing your education effectively.

Step-By-Step Guide To Choosing the Best Student Loan In 2024:

Step 1: Apply through Ascent to get your rate - CLICK HERE  

    • Lowest fixed intro rate starting at 3.69%
    • 4 easy steps without impacting your credit score

Step 2: Apply through College Ave to get your rate - CLICK HERE  

    • 3 minutes to apply

Step 3: Apply through Sallie Mae to get your rate - CLICK HERE  

    • No origination fee or penalty for prepayment, competitive rates

Having a few of these private lenders rates handy will be super helpful as we talk LIVE through the PROS and CONS of each option and compare to federal and state options.

Private Student Loan Fact Sheet

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Variable Rate APRs: 5.99% - 15.85%
Fixed Rate APRs: 3.69% - 15.76%

Ascent

  • Fixed rates starting at 3.69 Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

  • Access to expert coaching, paid internship opportunities, and career-prep resources with AscentUP6

  • Zero fees – no application, origination, disbursement, early repayment, or late fees

  • 1% cash back at graduation and a 0.25% - 1.00% autopay discount

  • 12-month co-signor release program
  • Disclosures
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Variable Rate APRs: 5.59% - 17.99%
Fixed Rate APRs: 3.89% - 17.99%

College Ave

  • Apply in as little as 3 minutes and get an instant credit decision
  • Multiple repayment options from deferred to immediate principal and interest
  • Choice of how long you take to repay the loan - 5, 8, 10, or 15 years
  • 0.25% interest rate reduction when you make required payments by automatic debit
  • Borrow up to 100% of your cost of attendance (minimum $1,000)
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Variable Rate APRs: 5.37% - 15.7%
Fixed Rate APRs: 3.74% - 15.49%

Sallie Mae

  • Lowest rates shown include 0.25 percentage point interest rate discount with auto debit payments.
  • Applying online is easy - you could receive a credit result in about 10 minutes.
  • Multiple repayment options from in-school payments to deferred. No origination fee or prepayment penalty.
  • Borrow up to 100% of school-certified expenses, whether you're online or on campus.
  • Last year, students were 4x more likely to be approved with a cosigner.