Graduate Student Loans

You worked hard to get to graduate school. Here’s one part we can make easier – paying for your education.

  • 3-minute application
  • Instant credit decision
  • No application or origination fees
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Graduate Student Loan Rates

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Variable Rates

1.89% - 10.97% APR

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Fixed Rates

4.24% - 11.98% APR

(all rates shown include auto-pay discount)1

MBA students
College Ave's Graduate Loan

Advanced Loans for Advanced Degrees

Simple Application Process

Apply online in 3 minutes and get an instant credit decision. No application, origination, or disbursement fees.

Customized Repayment Options

Make your payments work for you by deciding if you want to start repaying immediately or wait until you complete your degree.

Choice of Loan Terms

Choose how long it takes to repay your graduate loan based on your budget. Options include 5, 8, 10, and 15 years.2

Full Support

Cover up to 100% of the costs of a postgraduate, masters, or doctoral degree3 with no originations fees.

Other Graduate Loan Options

MBA student

MBA Loan

For grad students seeking a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
Medical school student

Medical School Loan

For grad students seeking to become a Doctor of: Medicine (MD), Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD), or Podiatric Medicine (PM).
Dental school student

Dental School Loan

For grad students seeking to become a Doctor of: Dental Surgery (DDS), Medicine in Dentistry or Dental Medicine (DMD).
Law school student

Law School Loan

For grad students seeking a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

How We Compare With Other Lenders

Lenders

College ave student loans
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Sallie Mae
Number of Repayment Options
4
4
3
Choice of loan terms (years you take to repay)
Yes
No
No
Apply in 3 Minutes
Yes
No
No
Fees to Apply
None
None
None
Choice of Fixed or Variable Interest Rates
Yes
Yes
Yes

Comparisons based on information obtained on lenders' websites as of December 14, 2020

College ave student loans

Number of Repayment Options

4

Choice of loan terms (years you take to repay)

Yes

Apply in 3 Minutes

Yes

Fees to Apply

None

Choice of Fixed or Variable Interest Rates

Yes
Discover

4

No
No

None

Yes
Sallie Mae

3

No
No

None

Yes

Comparisons based on information obtained on lenders' websites as of December 14, 2020

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Kristen S.

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College Ave customer service is great.

College Ave made the loan process easy. They communicated every step of the way and included weekly status updates. They have several loan options and were competitive on interest rates.

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Kim M.

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Outstanding!

It is very easy to apply, once you get approved they will send confirmation to the school and you can start your class. They have the best customer service.

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Emma S.

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Very Helpful and Good

When I was in need of money to pay for graduate school, College Ave came through with affordable options. Very good.

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  1. The 0.25% auto-pay interest rate reduction applies as long as a valid bank account is designated for required monthly payments. Variable rates may increase after consummation.
  2. This informational repayment example uses typical loan terms for a first year graduate student borrower who selects the Deferred Repayment Option with a 10-year repayment term, has a $10,000 loan that is disbursed in one disbursement and a 7.10% fixed Annual Percentage Rate (“APR”): 120 monthly payments of $141.66 while in the repayment period, for a total amount of payments of $16,699.21. Loans will never have a full principal and interest monthly payment of less than $50. Your actual rates and repayment terms may vary.
  3. As certified by your school and less any other financial aid you might receive. Minimum $1,000.
  4. *Additional Information
  5. Autopay Discount – The 0.25% auto-pay interest rate reduction applies as long as a valid bank account is designated for required monthly payments. Variable rates may increase after consummation. Repayment Example – This informational repayment example uses typical loan terms for a first year graduate student borrower who selects the Deferred Repayment Option with a 10-year repayment term, has a $10,000 loan that is disbursed in one disbursement and a 7.10% fixed Annual Percentage Rate (“APR”): 120 monthly payments of $141.66 while in the repayment period, for a total amount of payments of $16,699.21. Loans will never have a full principal and interest monthly payment of less than $50. Your actual rates and repayment terms may vary. Total Loan Amount – As certified by your school and less any other financial aid you might receive. Minimum $1,000.