Alternative Loans

Guilford College is pleased to be able to make available several third party options for loans after students have looked into the Stafford student loans or parent PLUS loans. These loans are provided by banks and lending institutions and carry reasonable interest rates and repayment plans. They can be used to pay any balance due on a student's account up to the difference of the financial aid awarded and the student's budget.

If you choose to utilize any of these alternative loans, you will go directly to the lender's website to apply. You can see a listing of the lenders that offer alternative loans at ElmSelect and you will be able to do a comparison of what they have to offer. Then follow the lenders instructions for applying for the loan. When you have completed the online application with the lender, they will notify Guilford College to certify the loan. We will at that point adjust your financial aid package and send you an amended award letter that will include the anticipated funds from your loan.

If you need assistance with this process beyond what you are able to receive from the lender, please contact the student financial services office at 336-316-2176 or 336-316-2354 or email @ sfs.edu.

 

Student Loan Options for International Students

Guilford College is pleased to make available to you a variety of student loan programs to assist you in your efforts to make a Guilford experience possible. These loans are provided by banks and lending institutions. They carry very reasonable interest rates and repayment plans. As an international student, you may apply for assistance through any one of these programs. You must be able to provide a credit-worthy co-signer who is either a U.S. Citizen or a documented U.S. Permanent Resident.

If you choose to utilize any one of these loan alternatives, you should go directly to the lender's web address listed below. Follow the lender's instructions carefully. When you have completed the online application with the lender of your choice (and if your application is approved), the lender will notify Guilford College. At that point we will contact you with a financial aid letter that includes the anticipated funds from your loan.

If you need assistance with this process beyond what you are able to receive from the lender, please contact the Student Financial Services Office at Guilford College.

Guilford College

Office of Student Financial Services

5800 West Friendly Avenue

Greensboro, North Carolina 27410

(336) 316-2354 or (336) 316-2176 (Office)

(336) 316-2942 (Fax)

www.guilford.edu/finaid

Roster of Preferred Student Loan Options for International Students