What are SoFi Private Student Loans?

SoFi Private Student Loans launched in 2019 with a goal to create private student loan products that help students pay for school easily. SoFi helps students and parents make smart financial decisions through transparency, tons of resources and support, and modern customer-first solutions.

Which are better, federal loans or private loans?

In the spirit of transparency, SoFi strongly believes you should exhaust all of your Federal grant and loan options before you consider SoFi as your private loan lender.

How much of my education costs can a SoFi Private Student Loan cover?

SoFi Private Student Loans can cover up to 100% of the school-certified cost of attendance, which typically includes things like tuition and food, books and supplies, room and board, transportation and personal expenses. The minimum you can borrow is $5,000.

What options do I have for reducing the overall cost of my loan?

The faster you pay, the more you can save. Making payments while in school (even if you choose to defer during school, you still have the option to make payments when you can) and picking shorter loan terms can help you pay the loan off as quickly as possible. That can help you save on your overall interest charges, which helps reduce your total payments on your loan.

Do SoFi Private Student Loans have any fees?

There are zero fees for SoFi Private Student Loans. Zero. That means no late fees, no origination fees, no application fees, no insufficient fund fees or any fees of any kind. When we say zero fees, we mean zero fees.

What discounts do you offer?

You can get a 0.25% interest rate reduction when you sign up to make automated payments from your checking or savings account.

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Learn about the new SoFi member benefit that helps you compare and estimate the cost of college.

Terms and Conditions Apply. SOFI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE PRODUCTS AND BENEFITS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. SoFi Private Student Loans are subject to program terms and restrictions, such as completion of a loan application and self-certification form, verification of application information, the student’s at least half-time enrollment in a degree program at a SoFi-participating school and, if applicable, a co-signer. In addition, borrowers must be U.S. citizens or other eligible status and must meet SoFi’s underwriting requirements, including verification of sufficient income to support your ability to repay. Minimum loan requirements may be higher than $5,000 in specific states due to legal requirements. See SoFi.com/eligibility for more information. Lowest rates reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. SoFi reserves the right to modify eligibility criteria at any time. This information is subject to change. This information is current as of 05/27/2021 and is subject to change.

Please borrow responsibly. SoFi Private Student Loans are not a substitute for federal loans, grants, and work-study programs. We encourage you to evaluate all your federal student aid options before you consider any private loans, including ours. Read our FAQs.

✝︎ To check the rates and terms you qualify for, SoFi conducts a soft credit pull that will not affect your credit score. However, if you choose a product and continue your application, we will request your full credit report from one or more consumer reporting agencies, which is considered a hard credit pull and may affect your credit.

¹ $350 Principal Paydown: *For applicants who apply for a private student loan through an eligible SoFi at Work partner, or through another eligible participating offer, SoFi will make a one-time principal payment towards the borrower’s loan balance after the loan is fully disbursed. This one-time principal payment will not relieve borrowers of their obligation to make any regularly scheduled monthly payment. SoFi, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to change or terminate this principal paydown program at any time, with or without notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Additional terms and conditions apply. Limited time offer, for applications started by 7/31/21 and is subject to lender approval. Offer good for new customers only. To receive the offer, you must: (1) register and/or apply through the referral link you were given; (2) complete a loan application with SoFi within 90 days of your application start date; (3) and meet SoFi’s underwriting criteria. Applications started and submitted after 7/31/21 will reflect the organization’s regular bonus. Cannot be combined with other bonuses, with the exception of the 0.25% AutoPay rate discount. SoFi reserves the right to change or terminate the Welcome Bonus Program to unenrolled participants at any time with or without notice.

SoFi loans are originated by SoFi Lending Corp. or an affiliate (dba SoFi), a lender licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Financing Law, license number 6054612; NMLS # 1121636. (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org). Terms, conditions, and state restrictions may apply.

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