Student Loans
Money FCU supports higher education by partnering with Student Choice. By partnering with the student loan experts, we offer superior private student loan options. Education expenses are rising. Ease your burden knowing you can afford to reach your dreams with the best student loans Money FCU offers.
What are private student loans for?
A private student loan picks up the additional costs that federal and state funding do not cover. Also, scholarships don’t always cover the full cost of education. A private student loan helps bridge the gap between the financial aid you’ve received and the final cost for all educational expenses.
How do student loans work?
We always recommend taking the free money (scholarships and grants) and less expensive state and federal student aid money first. If federal direct loans, scholarships, and school grants do not cover your educational expenses, a private student loan is used in conjunction to pay the rest of your college expenses.
Student loans are privately funded loans. These loans are to borrow money from the credit union for college costs. Use your funding to pay for student housing, tuition, books, school supplies, and more. The lender provides a set amount of money upfront to the borrower. In turn, the borrower agrees to a repayment plan with a manageable monthly payment. With Money FCUs student loan interest rates, you can choose between a variable or fixed rate for undergraduate student loans, as well as a fixed rate if your are refinancing a student loan.
Student resources.
View the Student Choice National Webinar Series. These webinars provide helpful guidance in many areas of college preparation and financial aid assistance. These webinars for both students and parents assist with many of the higher education readiness steps. Topics include everything from planning for college, filling out the FAFSA, deciphering financial aid, refinancing student loans, and more. Also, you can visit studentaid.ed.gov for additional help with the financial aid process, finding grants and scholarships, and completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.) Parents and students may also feel free to browse our frequently asked questions page to answer most of your questions ahead of time.
Who is eligible for a private student loan?
Undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or permanent aliens enrolled at least half-time in a four-year degree program at an approved public or private non-profit school are eligible for a private student loan. You must be a member of Money Federal Credit Union. If you are not a current member, you may apply for a loan and then become a member. It only takes $5 to open an account and join our credit union family! To have an account and student loan with Money Federal Credit Union, the student must reside, work, or attend school in our local area. Our local regions include Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, or Madison County. Additionally, you can also be eligible to join our credit union if an immediate family member already has an account with Money FCU.
Is my school approved under Money FCU’s student loans?
There are currently 1,795 schools approved for undergraduate private loan funding, but the list is growing. You may quickly and easily check our approved school database online anytime. Enter the state for a complete list of all approved schools in that state or type the specific school’s name to see if that college is on our list of accepted schools.
All you need to know about consolidating or refinancing student loans.
Take control of your student loan debt with fixed-rate refinancing. By refinancing and consolidating, you combine all outstanding student loans into one new loan and set up one convenient monthly payment with a potentially lower interest rate. The best times to refinance is when the interest rate is lower, or the new lender’s repayment options fit your lifestyle better than your current lender’s loan terms. See if Money FCU can help you consolidate or refinance today.
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I’m ready to apply for a student loan.
Great, let’s get you started! Apply for a private student loan. Want to learn more about any of our services before applying? Call (315) 671-4000 or chat with our friendly agents. We are ready to answer any of your questions.
