education AID & ASSISTANCE:
private Student loans
The Meijer Credit Union Smart Option Student Loan® by Sallie Mae® is an ideal solution to help bridge the gap between federal loans and the cost of your education expenses.
To learn more or to apply, please click on the banner to the right of the page.
The Smart Option Student Loan features and benefits:
- Competitive Interest Rates
- Borrow up to 100% of school certified education costs (minimum $1,000)
- Multiple in-school repayment options available
- Borrower benefits available - like rewards and interest rate reductions
- Rates that reward creditworthy borrowers
- Applying with a creditworthy cosigner may help you qualify and/or recieve a lower rate
- Fast Online Application. Our easy-to-complete application takes about 20 minutes. It's quick and easy.
- 24/7 online account management
- No prepayment penalty
In addition, when you obtain your Smart Option Student Loan by applying through the Meijer Credit Union webpage, we will refund .5% of your loan amount to your savings account.
Applying for Financial Aid; Get Your Application Online!
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
If you do not submit a FAFSA, you will NOT be eligible to receive student aid.
Applying for Financial Aid; Get Your Application Online!
EDUCATION PLANNING:
Visit the award-winning college planning site by clicking on the logo below:
Not Ready for College? Now is the time to plan!
If your child is in elementary or middle school and is just starting to think about "what to be when I grow up," we have a special set of information and activities just for you and your son/daughter. Help them get excited about learning and the future.
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EDUCATION SAVING:
EDUCATION SAVING:
Paying for college has never been easier. Buy your groceries. Shop online. Eat out at a restaurant. Get a new pair of jeans. Send flowers to a loved one. Open a FREE Upromise account by clicking on the logo below, buy products and services from hundreds of contributing companies and these everyday activities can help pay off your student loan. 
Need Budgeting and Financial Advice to Save and Pay for Your Education? 
College students and graduates, learn to manage your money, student loans, budget and credit cards.
This site also includes information on HOW TO BUILD A BUDGET, simple steps to help you get your money in order.
College students and graduates, learn to manage your money, student loans, budget and credit cards.
This site also includes information on HOW TO BUILD A BUDGET, simple steps to help you get your money in order.
All this great information was brought to you by American Education Services, UPromise, and Sally Mae in partnership with Meijer Credit Union.
