For information regarding using these funds for summer school, please see the summer financial aid page.

Eligibility varies per lender and most lenders require a cosigner for undergraduate students. A credit check is performed. Cosigner is equally liable for the loan when repayment begins. Be sure to read all of the eligibility requirements for the loans, and make sure you meet the criteria. For example, some loans are available for students who are enrolled less than half-time, and some are not.

There are many options for private educational loans. Some students may choose to use the same lender for a private loan and federal Stafford loans. TCU will process applications from any legitimate lender.

How do I choose a lender?

Below is a list of recommended lenders who have an excellent history of service with TCU students and families. To learn more about each lender, just click on the logo of the lender to take you directly to their web site for information and online application, or give them a call to apply over the phone.

TCU Lender Recommendations

Name of Lender	Details
	(866) 208-9602 Funds available for non-traditional enrollments and students not making satisfactory academic progress; funds available for any school-related expense, including a past-due balance to TCU. Loans available for international students with a US citizen or permanent resident cosigner.
	(877) 437-3029 Funds available up to school's cost of attendance to students enrolled full time and less than half time. Not required to be making satisfactory academic progress. Past due balance loans also available. Loans available for international students with a US citizen or permanent resident cosigner.
	(888) 272-5543 Funds available for students not making satisfactory academic progress; funding available up to TCU cost of attendance, and for past-due balances to TCU (must have been enrolled within the last 12 months).
	(888) 502-4828 Funds available for a past-due balance to TCU (must have been enrolled within the last 12 months). Loans available for international students with a US citizen or permanent resident cosigner.
	(866) 306-0868 Funding available for past-due balances to TCU (must have been enrolled within the last 12 months) and for students in certificate programs; also available for students not making satisfactory academic progress and those enrolled less than half time.