Loans & Financing Options

An education at a top university is one of the best long-term investments you can make. Borrowing, within reason, can be well worth the sacrifice in the short term. Of course, only you and your family can decide how much is a reasonable amount to borrow.

Most educational loans, whether federal, state, or private, offer more favorable terms than credit cards, car loans, or other consumer loans. But since all loans must be repaid, we encourage you to fully explore your financial aid options, take advantage of student employment opportunities, and borrow no more than necessary.

Certain federal loan borrowerThe borrower is the person legally responsible for repayment of a loan and who has signed the promissory note. information will be submitted to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and will be accessible by authorized agencies, lenders, and institutions.