Fund Your Future
Wherever you are in your higher education journey, get the money you need for school. Student loans from BrightStar Credit Union in partnership with Sallie Mae® are designed for the needs of undergraduate and graduate students.
Apply for a Student LoanWhy Choose BrightStar & Sallie Mae®?
Competitive Rates
Choose from competitive variable and fixed interest rates designed to fit your budget and repayment plan.
Multiple Repayment Options
Flexible repayment options let you choose a plan that works for your financial situation during and after school.
No Hidden Fees
No origination fee and no prepayment penalty — pay off your loan early without extra costs.¹
Loan Options for Every Student
Smart Option Student Loan®
Designed for undergraduate students at participating degree-granting schools. Flexible repayment options let you choose what works best while you're in school.
Graduate Student Loans
Options for MBA, Medical, Dental, Law School, and other graduate programs. Designed to help you invest in your advanced degree.
Borrow Responsibly
We encourage students and families to start with savings, grants, scholarships, and federal student loans to pay for college. Students and families should evaluate all anticipated monthly loan payments, and how much the student expects to earn in the future, before considering a private student loan.
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Disclosures
These loans are made by Sallie Mae Bank or a lender partner. BrightStar Credit Union is not the creditor for these loans and is compensated by Sallie Mae for the referral of loan customers.
¹Although we do not charge a penalty or fee if you prepay your loan, any prepayment will be applied as outlined in your promissory note — first to Unpaid Fees and costs, then to Unpaid Interest, and then to Current Principal.
SALLIE MAE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND BENEFITS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Ready to Fund Your Education?
Apply for a student loan through our Sallie Mae partnership and get the funding you need for school.