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3.29% – 8.89% APR*

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Undergraduate

Current APR Rate

3.29% – 8.89% APR*

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  • New MEFA Loan Rates Announced for 2025-26

    Competitive, fixed rates and no origination/application fees

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College Loans 3.29%-8.89% APR*

Fixed interest rates, multiple repayment options, no application or origination fees, and an instant decision on complete applications

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*The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is designed to help consumers understand the relative cost of a loan and reflects MEFA’s current underwriting criteria, loan rates, and deferment period assumption. MEFA’s lowest rates are only available to the most creditworthy applicants.

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