Private Loans

Before applying for these loans, it is important for you to ensure that you have reviewed all of your federal loan options and eligibility.

Domestic borrowers may qualify for loans or other assistance under the federal Title IV programs, and the terms and conditions of loans under the federal Title IV programs may be more favorable than those of private education loans.

Northwestern University's Office of Financial Aid adheres to the Code of Conduct as established by the Higher Education Opportunity Act as well as the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators' (NASFAA) Statement of Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct for Institutional Financial Aid Professionals. View Northwestern's Financial Aid Code of Conduct Policy.

Before Considering Private Loans

Please review important context about private loan risk and questions to ask potential lenders:

Before applying for loans

Lenders

The loan programs and lenders listed here are provided to help you start your research. You are not required to only borrow from these options. The lenders included in this lender information were selected via a Request for Information (RFI) process. Any lender providing student loan programs was eligible to submit an RFI.

We chose to list the lenders below based on a review of competitive interest rates and fees, quality of servicing, and borrower benefits. Please contact the lender directly for more information. The links below include lender contact information and the lenders' application and solicitation disclosures.