Student Loans

When Federal aid just isn't enough, NuUnion can help

The cost of college continues to rise, making it harder to afford. At NuUnion, we’re committed to helping students find the best funding for their education. We’ve partnered with other credit unions to form the Credit Union Student Choice Loan Program that can help you and your family fill in the gaps that federal aid may leave behind. With lower interest rates and no origination fees, you’ll get significant cost-savings by choosing your credit union’s student loan over other alternative lenders.

• No origination fees
• Lower interest rates
• Deferment of principal and interest while in school
• Flexible repayment terms
• Easily apply online° or by phone at 800.758.9830.

Requirements before applying for Credit Union Student Choice loan:

• Fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) found at fafsa.ed.gov°.

• Apply for scholarships—you may be eligible for many of them.
  • Check with your college financial aid office for listings.
  • Free information on preparing for and funding education beyond high school including a scholarship search wizard can be found at studentaid.ed.gov°.
• Take the maximum amount of Federal Stafford Loans before applying for Student Choice Loan. On subsidized loans while you’re in school:
  • Government pays the interest
  • Caps the interest rate

Student Resources:

Detailed overview (PDF 122k)

Everything you need to know about Credit Union Student Choice Loans.

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about Credit Union Student Choice Loans.

Approved schools°

Nearly 2,000 approved colleges and universities nationwide with 46 in Michigan.

College preparation checklist (PDF 431k)

From the U. S. Department of Education

Funding education beyond high school (PDF 1744k)

The Guide to Federal Student Aid from the U.S. Department of Education

Learn more about a better way to pay for college through the Credit Union Student Choice Loan Program°.

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