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Rates, Qualifications, and Credit Guidelines for Our Act® Education Loan Services

Eligibility

Want to check if you are eligible for our loan program? Give us a call, toll-free, at (866) 229-8900. We'll be happy to help you determine rates, eligibility, and other information, and if you are eligible, we can take your application right over the phone!

Interest Rates

The interest rate for the Act® Education Loan is equal to the LIBOR Index plus a margin. The margin for the Loan may vary, depending on the credit-worthiness of the borrower or co-signer (if any). Please see the individual pages for rate and repayment information for the program you are interested in!

K-12 Student Loan
College Student Loan
Graduate Student Loan
Continuing Education Loan

Credit Guidelines

Applying with a co-signer will improve the chances that your application will be approved, and may lower your rates! To qualify for this loan without a co-signer, you must meet all of the following criteria:

  1. At least 2 years of good credit history.
  2. Be a US citizen or permanent resident for 2 years.
  3. At least 2 years of full-time employment.

Otherwise you will need to have a parent, friend, relative, employer, or associate co-sign your loan. Your co-signer must meet the above criteria. If your application is declined without a cosigner, reapply with one to improve your chances of being approved!

Do you have questions about your eligibility/credit worthiness? Call us toll-free at (866) 229-8900 and we will help you get your questions answered!

You may qualify for this loan without a co-signer if you have an excellent credit history and are considered credit-worthy. This means you have a positive credit history of two years or more and have made continuous and prompt payments on all credit obligations such as mortgages, personal loans, credit cards, retail accounts, auto loans and education loans.

If you do not meet the foregoing credit criteria, you will need a creditworthy co-signer who is either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.