Signature Student Loan from AMS

Have grants, scholarships, and Federal Stafford loans not provided enough to cover the total cost of your education?

If so, the Signature Student Loan®, a popular after-Stafford loan, can help! Brought to you by Sallie Mae — the nation's leader in education finance — and AMS.

Eligibility

  • Attend a four- or five-year college or university at least half time and be working toward your degree.
  • Meet credit criteria.
  • Be in good academic standing.

Benefits

  • High approval rates.
  • Cosigners help you qualify for a lower interest rate and can be removed from loan obligation after you make 24 on-time payments of principal and interest (you'll need to meet credit requirements).
  • High aggregate loan limits so you can borrow as much as you need to pay for school.
  • Easy online account management 24/7.
  • Convenience of having all your student loans in one place and receiving one monthly bill when your Stafford loans are serviced by Sallie Mae.

Features

  • Easy online applications with fast credit decision and electronic signature.
  • No minimum income requirement.
  • Cosigners help you get a lower interest rate and save a lot of money.
  • Available for U.S. students in study abroad programs.
  • International students are eligible with a cosigner (who must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident) and applicable CIS documents.
  • No payments are required while you are in school.

Loan terms

Aggregate loan limits

  • $100,000 for undergraduates.*
  • $150,000 for graduate students.*
  • $220,000 for graduate health disciplines.*
  • Need more? Just get a cosigner.

*Includes all student loan debt, federal and private.

Interest rate

  • Interest rates are variable and based on the Prime Rate.
  • Manage your credit well and get a low interest rate.
  • Make interest payments during school so you have a lower amount to repay.

Fees

Usually 0%; a fee may be assessed depending on credit history.

Repayment

  • Low monthly payments with repayment terms up to 30 years.  Actual term is based on aggregate private loan balance.
  • Prepay your loan at any time without penalty.


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