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Student Loan Information for International Students

International students are not eligible for federal student loans, but often still need the assistance of a student loan to help them meet the cost of their legal education. Many lenders offer private student loans to international students. Following are some loans that have worked well for Dickinson students. You should examine the information that follows to choose the best loan product for your needs. Please note that terms offered by individual lenders are subject to change. Please check directly with the lender to verify these details.


Comprehensive Access Loan

CitiAssist Law Loan

Nellie Mae Law Excel Loan
Maximum
Loan
Amount
Cost of attendance minus any other financial aid Cost of attendance minus any other financial aid Cost of attendance minus any other financial aid
Minimum
Loan
Amount
$1,000 None $500
Interest
Rate
3-month LIBOR + 2.55%, 3.75%, or 6.45%, dependant upon student's credit history at time of application 7% to 14%, dependant upon co-borrower's credit history at time of application Prime + 1.25% if you choose monthly variable rate. Prime + 2.5% if you choose annually variable rate.
Fees
Added at
Disbursement
None None 0% with a co-borrower, 5% without a co-borrower
Fees
Added to Principal
at Repayment
None None 0% if student makes payments of principal and interest while enrolled, 2% if student defers principal and interest
When
Repayment
Begins
9 months after graduation 9 months after graduation 6 months after graduation
Standard
Repayment
Term
20 years 20 years 30 years
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Co-Borrower Required? No Yes Yes
How to
Apply
Apply online at http://www.accessgroup.org or call 1-800-282-1550 Apply online or download an application at http://www.studentloan.com Apply online or downloand an application at http://www.nelliemae.com


Interest Rates as of March 4, 2008:
3-month LIBOR = 3.01%
PRIME = 6.0%
Source = Bloomberg.com

 

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