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Student Loans


Student Loans: The Sallie Mae Smart Option®

Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student get money for school from Sallie Mae®.   
Student loans from Memorial Credit Union in partnership with Sallie Mae® could help!

Sallie Mae® higher education loans are designed for the needs of undergraduates and graduate students.

  • Competitive interest rates
  • Multiple repayment options
  • No origination fees: no prepayment penalty¹


Smart Option Student Loan® for Undergraduate Students

Plus, the graduate loan suite is designed to meet the needs of students in specific fields of study.

Find out which loan is right for you, get started here.

The Smart Option Student Loan Features and Benefits
  • Multiple in-school repayment options plus a choice of competitive fix and variable interest rates provides even more flexibility.
  • No origination fees and no prepayment penalty
  • Rewards and interest rate reductions available
  • Rates that reward creditworthy borrowers
  • Applying with a creditworthy cosigner may help you qualify and/or receive a lower rate
  • 100% US-based Student Loan Specialist

Smart Option Student Loan and graduate loan products:
These loans are for students at participating degree-granting schools. Smart Option Student Loan information is for undergraduates only. Graduate Certificate/Continuing Education coursework is not eligible for MBA, Medical, Dental, and Law School Loans. Students who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents must reside in the U.S., attend a participating school in the U.S., apply with a creditworthy cosigner (who must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident) and provide an unexpired government-issued photo ID to verify their identity. Applications are subject to a requested minimum loan amount of $1,000. Current credit and other eligibility criteria apply.

Borrow responsibly
We encourage students and families to start with savings, grants, scholarships, and federal student loans to pay for college. Students and families should evaluate all anticipated monthly loan payments, and how much the student expects to earn in the future, before considering a private student loan.

These loans are made by Sallie Mae Bank or a lender partner. Memorial Credit Union is not the creditor for these loans and is compensated by Sallie Mae for the referral of loan customers.

1 Although we do not charge you a penalty or fee if you prepay your loan, any prepayment will be applied as provided in your promissory note: First to Unpaid Fees and costs, then to Unpaid Interest, and then to Current Principal.

Apply For a Smart Option Student Loan

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