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Welcome to the Stafford Loan page for Richard Bland College.

Please Note: You must complete a FAFSA in order to qualify for a Stafford Loan!

The following are preferred lenders for Richard Bland College. Students have the right to choose any lender that participates in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program and we are required to accommodate the student if he/she chooses a lender not on our list. However, we feel that a preferred list is a helpful tool for students because the Financial Aid Office has investigated and determined that its lenders will service our students with excellence during all stages of the student loan process. The Financial Aid Office at RBC has selected a diverse list of lenders that offer the highest level of service and other benefits for our students. We base our decision on who makes this list on a number of considerations which include: ease of processing, borrower benefits, and customer service. Student borrowers should carefully compare borrower benefits offered by each lender before making a selection. Choose your lender based on the benefits that best fit your needs.

When you have decided on a lender, click on the lender name to proceed to the next step. If you do not see a lender of your choice, please contact the Financial Aid Office for further assistance.

SunTrust 819873

Effective for loans disbursed on or after June 9, 2008:

  • 0.25% interest rate reduction for borrowers who sign up for ACH.
  • Easy online application process and e-signature option
  • Fixed Interest Rate - 6.0% for subsidized undergraduate and 6.8% for unsubsidized
  • 24/7 Online account access
  • No pre-payment penalties
  • Flexible repayment options
Sallie Mae 802218

Effective for loans guaranteed on or after June 9, 2008

  • 0.25% Interest Rate Reduction for automatic debit
Edamerica 831453

Effective for loans guaranteed on or after May 15, 2008:

  • 0.25% interest rate reduction for auto-debit
  • No pre-payment penalties
  • One point of contact for life-of-loan servicing
  • Flexible repayment options
  • Non-profit funded company
  • 20 years of experience concentrating solely on student loans
Wachovia 830005 Effective for all loans disbursed on or after July, 1 2008:
  • 0.25% interest rate reduction for ACH 
  • No pre-payment penalties
  • Flexible repayment options 
  • Free “Money Smart” financial literacy program on line 
  • Free Checking, Savings, ATM cards