Graduate students have many loan options to help them pay for grad school. If you know the loan you need to apply for, choose it from the list below. If you're not sure which loan is right for you, Sallie Mae will guide you through the process.
I know the loan I want to apply for
I'm not sure what I need
Not sure which loan program is right for you? Our easy-to-use online process will take the guesswork out of paying for grad school.
Federal money first
Sallie Mae strongly recommends that students apply for federal loans before applying for private (alternative) loans.
Students should always maximize federal loan offerings before applying for a private student loan.