Sources of Financial Aid
Private Loans
Various lending institutions offer loans to help cover the gap between the cost of education and the amount of Federal eligibility. A cosigner may be required to meet the program's credit criteria. Interest rates are variable and are typically based on the prime rate or the Treasury Bill. AIU works with many private lenders to offer private student loan options to our students.
Below you will find a list of links with information about some well-known private lenders:
As the borrower, you always have the right to use any lender that you wish. Further, as the borrower, you should ensure that you understand the terms and conditions of loans from the lender you select. We have provided this list of lenders, as a service, based on our institution’s knowledge regarding their customer service, financially competitive rates, borrower benefits, and broad spectrum of student lending options. We strongly encourage you to compare loan terms and conditions of any lender on this list with other banks or institutions offering or making student loans. You are not required to use any of the lenders listed below. The institution is receiving no return benefit from these lenders in exchange for including them on this list.