
We learned from other complicated lending companies and decided to make getting a student loan for college better. One-size-fits-all student loans are a thing of the past. With College Ave Student Loans, you can build a repayment plan that fits your life. Plus, we’ll make it fast and easy.
A Better Student Loan Experience
Apply in 3 minutes from any device and find out instantly if you're approved.
Choose from the most repayment options so you can build the best loan for you.
Experience why our customers give us a 5-star rating.
Except how simple it is.
Whenever you're ready, we'll make it fast and easy. You can apply online from your phone or computer - whatever you prefer.
- 3-minute application
- Instant credit decision
- No fees to apply

How do you know it's the right student loan? You build it yourself.
With the most repayment options in the industry, you can find the student loan that fits you best. Choose if you want to make payments while in school, and select how quickly you pay it back.
Build the perfect student loan by choosing:- Deferred, Flat Pay, Interest Only, or Full Principal & Interest
- 8, 10, 12, or 15 years1
- Fixed or Variable



Our mission is to offer the best student loan experience, so we simplified the process and put you in control. And it's working - our customers give us a 5-star rating.
Hear it straight from the source. See what our borrowers have to say about College Ave.
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You're only 3 steps away from finding the perfect student loan.
3 minutes and get an instant credit decision.
Choose how and when you repay your loan.
Review & sign your loan terms electronically.
College Ave Student Loans products are made available through either Firstrust Bank, member FDIC or Nationwide Bank, member FDIC. All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines. Program restrictions, other terms, and conditions apply.
1This information repayment example uses typical loan terms for a freshman borrower who selects the Deferred Repayment Option with an 8-year repayment term, has a $10,000 loan that is disbursed in one disbursement and a 7% variable Annual Percentage Rate (“APR”): 96 monthly payments of $179.28 while in the repayment period, for a total amount of payments of $17,211.20 Loans will never have a full principal and interest monthly payment of less than $50. Your actual rates and repayment terms may vary.
Information advertised valid as of 04/01/2018. Variable interest rates may increase after consummation.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE (IN WHOLE OR IN PART) THIS LOAN PROGRAM AND ITS ASSOCIATED SERVICES AND BENEFITS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. CHECK WWW.COLLEGEAVESTUDENTLOANS.COM FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.
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