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Student Loans

Further your education

Our goal at Heartland Credit Union is to help you achieve yours.

  • Overview

    Wherever you are in your higher education, get the most you need for school.
    Student loans from Heartland in partnership with Sallie Mae® could help!

    For borrowers attending a degree-granting institution.

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

    • Competitive interest rates
    • Multiple repayment options
    • No origination fees; no prepayment penalty(1)

    Find out which loan is right for you

     

    Competitive interest rates

     

     

    Multiple repayment options

     

     

    No origination fees or prepayment penalty

     

  • Find Free Money For College

    Fund your education

    We understand that pursuing a higher education can come at a high cost—which is why we’re here to help. Each spring, Heartland awards three Dale Lieb Scholarships, one for $1,000 and two for $500, to qualifying Heartland members. Watch heartlandcu.com for details and deadlines.

    Free money is also available through our College Grants and College Scholarships. Find the opportunity that fits your needs today!

     

  • Planning For College

    Here to help with all the details

    Preparing for college is a little more complex than updating your wardrobe and finding the perfect dorm decor. Prepping for this next chapter of your life takes time, effort and research to ensure you make the most of it—and your money. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

    From choosing the college that is right for you to applying and completing application forms correctly and on time, we’re here to help!

    Start planning today!

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Student Loans Disclosures

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. Heartland Credit Union is not the creditor for these loans and is compensated by Sallie Mae for the referral of loan customers.

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.

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.

SALLIE MAE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND BENEFITS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

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