College of Notre Dame is committed to providing detailed and accurate information and guidance to assist students in the financial aid process. We understand, the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), federal consolidation loan program, and private alternative loan programs can be confusing for both student and parent loan borrowers.

Student and parent borrowers are free to select any lender that offers loans for college education. College of Notre Dame’s Recommended Lender List should be used as a resource for student and parent borrowers.

The Office of Financial Aid has created a Recommended Lender List based on the following criteria:

•    Ethical standards
•    Business integrity
•    Outstanding customer service
•    Established history within the student industry
•    Competitive interest rates, incentives and repayment options

Borrowers will want to compare the following aspects of lender services when deciding which lender to choose:

•    Ability of lender to service all your loans
•    Interest rate and terms: although these are very similar for federal loan programs,      some lenders do offer better terms or discounts
•    Loan application processes: can you apply online?
•    Customer Service: can you reach a live operator quickly to check on the status of      your loan during hours convenient for you?

Neither College of Notre Dame nor the Office of Financial Aid receives any financial incentives or revenue sharing for referring students to any lender. We work very diligently on behalf of our student and parent loan borrowers to ensure that each borrower receives the best available loan and that the lending procedure operates according to federal regulatory guidelines.

College of Notre Dame is committed to providing detailed and accurate information and that the lending activity operates according to federal regulatory guidelines.