Dental School Loans

Your specialty is science; ours is finance. Let us help you make paying for dental school simple.

  • 3-minute application
  • No application or origination fees
  • Option to defer during residency
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College Ave's Dental School Loan

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Variable Rates

4.49% - 13.98% APR

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Fixed Rates

4.49% - 13.98% APR

(all rates shown include auto-pay discount)1

Dental students
College Ave's Dental School Loan

A Loan Designed for Dentists

Simple Application Process

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

Customized Repayment Options

Decide if you want to start repaying immediately or wait until you complete your degree. 12-month grace period offered after you leave school.

Choice of Loan Terms

Choose how long it takes to repay your dental school loan based on your budget. Options include 5, 8, 10, 15, and 20 years.2

Full Support

Cover up to 100% of the costs of a dental degree3 with no origination fees.

Relief During Residency

Defer up to an additional 24 months for payment flexibility while in residency.

How Our Dental School Loans Compare

Lenders

College ave student loans
Discover
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
Grace Period
12 months
9 months
12 months
Residency Deferment
Yes
Yes
Yes

Comparisons based on information obtained on lenders' websites as of February 1, 2023

College ave student loans

Number of Repayment Options

4

Choice of loan terms (years you take to repay)

Yes

Apply in 3 Minutes

Yes

Grace Period

12 months

Residency Deferment

Yes
Discover

4

No
No

9 months

Yes
Sallie Mae

3

No
No

12 months

Yes

Comparisons based on information obtained on lenders' websites as of February 1, 2023

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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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Graduate Loan Options
  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 dental school 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 6.21% fixed Annual Percentage Rate (“APR”): 120 monthly payments of $152.82 while in the repayment period, for a total amount of payments of $18,338.77. 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. Maximum $150,000. You must be enrolled in a Doctor or Dental Surgery (DDS), Medicine in Dentistry or Dental Medicine (DMD) degree program at an eligible school to qualify for the College Ave Student Loans Dental School Loan.
  4. *Additional Information

    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 dental school 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 6.21% fixed Annual Percentage Rate (“APR”): 120 monthly payments of $152.82 while in the repayment period, for a total amount of payments of $18,338.77. 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. Maximum $150,000. You must be enrolled in a Doctor or Dental Surgery (DDS), Medicine in Dentistry or Dental Medicine (DMD) degree program at an eligible school to qualify for the College Ave Student Loans Dental School Loan.