Fill the gap in financial aid
Education is one of the best long-term investments you can make. It's also one of the most expensive. When federal financial aid isn't enough, consider a Private Student Loan from Oregon Community Credit Union.
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We offer variable interest rate and fixed rate on Private Student Loans.* Exact rates will depend on credit worthiness.
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Students must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible for a Private Student Loan. Borrowers must be over 18 to apply, and a U.S. citizen/national or eligible non-citizen. We recommend having the student be the primary borrower; however, students can, add a co-signer to the loan.
As an undergraduate, you can borrow between $1,000 and $10,000 annually, and up to $40,000 over your entire undergraduate career. As a graduate student, you can borrow between $1,000 and $14,000 annually and up to $60,000 over your entire graduate education.
There's no loan origination and no repayment fee, plus you'll receive a 0.25% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) rate reduction with automatic payments.**
Need a co-signer?
To qualify for a Private Student Loan without a co-signer, you'll need:
- Five years of credit history other than student loans
- Minimum credit score of 660 and minimum income of $18,000 per year
- Debt-to-Income ratio calculation on all open loans listed on your credit bureau report can’t exceed 45%, including your monthly housing payment
Eligible schools
The Private Student Loan can be used for undergraduate or graduate degree programs at nonprofit, four-year public, or private higher education institutions. This loan cannot be used for two-year, trade, or certificate programs. The institution must have a cohort default rate equal to or less than 7% for the latest fiscal year as published by the U.S. Department of Education.
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We'll disburse your funds directly to your school. Once your balance with the school is paid, your school will send you any refunds. The remaining funds can be used on education-related expenses, such as housing, books, fees, etc. Interest begins to accrue upon disbursement.
Repayment
We offer repayment terms up to 15 years. You can defer payments while in school; however, interest will begin accruing upon disbursement. Standard, interest-only, and fully deferred loan programs offer a six-month grace period before repayment begins.
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*Variable APR 5.52% to 11.52%. Fixed APR 7.74% to 12.74% Rates may change and are current as of 04/01/18. For example, on a private student loan for $10,000 at 5.52% for 120 months, you would make 120 payments of $108.63. APR reflects a 0.25% discount for automatic payments.
**If at any time automatic payments are stopped, payment is returned NSF for 2 months in a row, Borrower is past due or the loan is not in repayment status, the rate discount 0.25% will not be applied. OCCU reserves the right to modify or discontinue Borrower Benefits at its discretion and without notice.