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4 Smart Tips for Comparing Student Loan Interest Rates
The advertised interest rate for student loans can be confusing. Here are four tips that can help you compare interest rates.
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Up to 100% of school-certified college costs are covered. Aggregate loan limits apply.
That includes no application, origination or late fees.
Get cash rewards for good grades. Plus a 0.25% rate reduction when you're enrolled in automatic payments.
All of our Student Loan Specialists are US-based. We're here anytime day or night to help you.
DISCOVER | Sallie Mae | Wells Fargo | |
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Rewards for good grades2 | yes | no | no |
Cover up to 100% of school-certified costs – aggregate loan limits apply | yes | yes | yes |
Zero fees | yes | no | yes |
Choose between in-school or deferred repayment options | yes | yes | no |
Student Loan Specialists available anytime 24/7 | yes | no | no |
Apply in as little as 15 minutes or less | yes | yes | yes |
Discover Student Loans believes in responsible borrowing and encourages students to maximize scholarships, grants and other free financial aid before taking private loans. For students who need to borrow, we advise them to compare federal and private student loans to find the loans that best fit their needs.
The fixed interest rate is set at the time of application and does not change during the life of the loan. The variable interest rate is calculated based on the 3-Month LIBOR index plus the applicable margin percentage. For variable interest rate loans, the 3-Month LIBOR is X as of X. Discover Student Loans may adjust the rate quarterly on each January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 (the “interest rate change date”), based on the 3-Month LIBOR Index, published in the Money Rates section of the Wall Street Journal 15 days prior to the interest rate change date, rounded up to the nearest one-eighth of one percent (0.125% or 0.00125). This may cause the monthly payments to increase, the number of payments to increase or both. Our lowest APR is only available to customers with the best credit and other factors. Your APR will be determined after you apply. It will be based on your credit history, which repayment option you choose and other factors, including your cosigner’s credit history (if applicable). Learn more about Discover Student Loans interest rates.
Students who get at least a 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) may qualify for a one-time cash reward on each new Discover undergraduate and graduate student loan. Plus, undergraduate freshman borrowers who received at least a 3.0 GPA (or equivalent) during high school may qualify for an additional cash reward on their first undergraduate student loan. Limitations apply. See Terms and Conditions for complete details.