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Private Student Loans from Nelnet Bank offer competitive rates, flexible options and expert help, making it easier to reach your educational goals.
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You have big goals, and we want to help you achieve them. That’s why Nelnet Bank offers flexible terms, borrower benefits, and support from real people to help you along the way.
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If federal student loans, grants, and scholarships aren’t enough to pay for college, we offer packages with the terms and features you need to get started on the right foot.
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Cosigner Release
Once you make 24 consecutive on-time payments you'll have the option to release your cosigner.
Flexible Repayment
Choose from multiple rates and terms to find the private student loan that works best for your lifestyle. Plus, enjoy a six-month grace period after you get your degree.
Dedicated Service
Expert customer support is only an email, chat, or phone call away. Our friendly team will help you choose the right student loan product or answer any question you may have.
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About U-fi From Nelnet
Our mission is to help students make smart financial choices and accomplish their educational goals. We're part of a company, Nelnet, that was founded over 40 years ago to serve our customers and make their educational dreams possible. Everything you know about how we serve our customers came from our roots.
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FAQs
Have questions about student loans? We’ve got answers – lots of them. Below you’ll find a few of our most common questions. If that’s not what you were looking for, check out our FAQ page.
What are the eligibility requirements for a U-fi From Nelnet student loan?
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status and possession a valid U.S. Social Security number. U-fi From Nelnet Student Loans are currently available in all U.S. states except Vermont.
- At least half-time enrollment at a U-fi From Nelnet eligible school for the loan period in question.
- Annual income of at least $36,000
- Neither borrower nor cosigner can have previously defaulted on a student loan
- Neither borrower nor cosigner can have filed for bankruptcy in the past seven years
- Have a credit score of 680 or more.
What kind of repayment options are available?
Some of your repayment options include:
- Immediate repayment (you'll be required to make full principal and interest payments as soon as the loan is disbursed).
- Interest-only repayment (you’ll make interest-only payments while in school).
- Defer principal and interest payments (you won’t be required to make any payments until after you graduate).
- Repayment terms from 5-15 years.
A cosigner is a creditworthy person willing to assume responsibility for loan liabilities if the borrower fails to repay the loan. Applying with a cosigner may help you qualify for a loan and also lower your interest rate. Cosigners must be eligible U.S. citizens or permanent residents.