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Make college a reality - with the right loan.
 
 
Please note that interest rates, terms and products displayed within the MEFA website are for the 2007-2008 academic year.  As soon as possible, MEFA will provide information on 2008-2009 loan availability.
 
MEFA is suspending all Federal education loans including the Stafford Loan for undergraduate and graduate students, PLUS and Graduate PLUS for the 2008-2009 academic year. Additionally, effective immediately, MEFA will not accept any new Federal Consolidation applications.
It's more important than ever to be choosy when it comes to student loans. Follow our Five Tips for Choosing a College Loan (PDF) to be sure you're getting the loan that's right for your needs.

MEFA offers a range of loan products, with some of the lowest rates in the industry. Not sure whether a parent or student loan is right for you? Compare the terms and decide.

Loans for Parents for the 2007-2008 academic year***

Federal PLUS
7.25% ** (interest rate for 2007-2008 academic year)
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MEFA Undergraduate Loan
6.39% Fixed Interest Rate (interest rate for 2007-2008 academic year)
(APR 6.71%*)
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Loans for Students for the 2007-2008 academic year***

Federal Stafford Loan
4.55% ** (interest rate for 2007-2008 academic year)
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Federal Graduate PLUS
7.25% ** (interest rate for 2007-2008 academic year)
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MEFA Student Alternative
Prime + 0 (interest rate for 2007-2008 academic year)
(5.25% as of 4/1/08)
(APR 5.36% - 5.95%*)
Apply now     Learn more     
MEFA Graduate Loan
6.89% Fixed Interest Rate (interest rate for 2007-2008 academic year)
(APR 6.56% - 7.25%*)
Apply now   Learn more     





Five Tips (PDF) for Choosing a College Loan.

1. Compare rates.

2. Pay attention to the terms.

3. Watch out for extra fees.

4. Examine the conditions of the loan.

5. Get the advice and support you need.


Parent  vs. Student Borrowing Comparison (PDF)