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Student Loans
Sometimes big investments in the future mean borrowing funds.
When Investing in a Brighter Future Requires Borrowing Funds
Student Loans Defined
Similar to the type of loan you might take out to buy a home, a student loan is money you borrow and must pay back with interest. There are two types of student loans: federal student loans and private student loans.
Federal Student Loans
These loans are offered by the federal government. Their conditions and terms are legally set. Benefits include fixed interest rates and repayment plans that start after graduation and can be based on income.
Private Student Loans
State-based or state-affiliated organizations, banks, and credit unions offer private student loans. The lender sets the conditions and terms. Compared to federal student loans, private student loans are typically more expensive.AS
Types of Student Loans
Learn more about the differences between federal student loans and private student loans in this chart.
| Type of Student Loan | Federal Direct Subsidized | Federal Direct Unsubsidized | Federal Direct Parent Plus | Federal Direct Consolidation | Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who Can Apply | Students with Financial Need | Students without Financial Need | Parents of Dependent Students | Students | Students |
| Amounts | $3,500 to $5,500 per yearAS | $2,000 to $12,500 per yearAS | Training Costs Not Covered by Financial Aid3 | Total of All Federal Student Loans Combined3 | Varies |
| FeesAS | 1.062% | 1.062% | 4.248% | No Application FeeAS | Varies |
| InterestAS | Fixed Rate 5.05% | Fixed Rate 5.05% | Fixed Rate 7.6% | Fixed Rate Weighted Average of Rates on Consolidated Loans | Varies |
| Repayment Schedule AS | Starts after Graduation, Leaving School or Changing to Half-Time Enrollment | Starts after Graduation, Leaving School or Changing to Half-Time Enrollment | Starts after Graduation, Leaving School or Changing to Half-Time EnrollmentAS | Starts after Graduation, Leaving School or Changing to Half-Time Enrollment | Varies |
- https://studentaid.gov/sa/types/loans/federal-vs-private
- https://studentaid.gov/sa/types/loans/interest-rates
- https://studentaid.gov/sa/types/loans
- https://studentaid.gov/sa/repay-loans/consolidation
- https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/plus/parent
- https://studentaid.gov/sa/types/loans/subsidized-unsubsidized
Student Loan Application Process
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Federal student loans may be included in the financial aid offer RSI sends you. Our Financial Aid Advisors will educate you on how to accept part or all of the loan.AS
Visit our How to Apply for Financial Aid page to learn more about applying for FAFSA, or call us for additional details on the process of getting federal or private student loans.
Call us at (888)-671-5803..
Student Loan Help
Federal student loans offer many benefits over private student loans:
- Lower, fixed interest rates.
- No credit check or cosigner needed for most federal student loans.
- Your repayment plan won’t start until after graduation.
- The government may pay interest on need-based loans while you’re in school.
- Flexible repayment and deferment plans.
- Loan forgiveness for graduates in some fields under certain conditions
The most important fact to know about taking out a federal student loan is that it’s a legal obligation. You will be responsible for repaying what you borrow with interest. So, borrow
smart:
- Compare the cost of your education or loan to starting salaries for your chosen
career. - Keep track of the amounts of your loans.
- Make sure you understand the terms of your legal obligations under the loan
agreement. - Pay your loan installments on time.
- Communicate routinely with your loan servicers, keeping them up-to-date on your
circumstances.AS
Watch this video to get more tips on responsible borrowing.
Yes. The funding per each application is tied to the child for which your parent applied. RSI’s Financial Aid Department does not make the credit decisions for the PLUS loans.
Student Loan Resources
- Avoiding Student Loan Scams: Click here.
- Estimating Your Financial Aid: Click here.
- Choosing a Repayment Plan: Click here.
- Handling Disputes about Your Federal Student Aid: Click here.
Student Loan Assistance Group
We understand that taking out a student loan is a big responsibility. When managed properly, the rewards of a new skill set and career could be well worth the risks that can come with borrowing money for school. And we’re here to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible with your student loans.
We take student loan management so seriously, we’ve even created an internal prevention team to make sure students receive the support they need to pay their student loans on time, or defer them if necessary.
RSI’s Student Loan Assistance Group is here to help you after you take out a student loan. Borrowing money for school can be a scary and complicated process, but you don’t have to do it alone.
