Education Loans

It's time for college. Where do you start?

• Your student may need a combination of grants, scholarships, work-study programs and loans to pay for college. Begin by searching for scholarships, and you can start here at SunTrust.
• Figure out exactly how much money you'll need. Our financial aid tools can help.
• Find out what's available in federal education loans for students and parents. Through the Federal Direct Student Loan Program (FDSLP) you may qualify for loans that provide attractive repayment terms and rates, regardless of your family's financial need.
• If you can't cover all college expenses through federal student loans, look into private student loan options from SunTrust. We offer two private student loans: Academic Answer and the Custom Choice Loan.
• If your student is applying for a private student loan, consider helping as a cosigner. Adding a creditworthy cosigner may help them qualify and also obtain a lower interest rate.
• Another option is to consider using your property to help out, with SunTrust Equity Loans.