Financial Aid
Loan Consolidation
Ìýallows borrowers to combine existing Federal education loans into one new loan.ÌýThe interest rate for a Direct Consolidation Loan is the weighted average of the interest rates on the loans being consolidated (as of the date of the application) - this rate is fixed for the life of the loan and cannot exceed 8.25 percent.
Eligibility
To qualify,Ìýborrowers must have at least one FederalÌýDirect LoanÌýorÌýFederal Family Education Loan (FFEL)Ìýthat is in grace, repayment, deferment or default status. Loans that are in anÌýin-school statusÌýcannot be included in a Direct Consolidation Loan. Additional eligibility requirements can be found at .
Private student loansÌýare not eligible for Federal Direct Loan Consolidation - contact your private lender to discuss your private loan consolidation options.
Benefits
Consolidation can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- One monthly payment to one lender
- Flexible repayment options
- No minimum or maximum loan amounts
- No fees
- Varied deferment options
- Possible reduced monthly payments
Application
To apply online or print a paper application, visit . To ask questions about consolidating your loans before you apply for a Direct Consolidation Loan, contact the Student Loan Support Center at 1-800-557-7394.
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