Student Loans

Maine State CU offers student loans up to $250,000 and student loan consolidation for existing debt—flexible, locally supported, and designed for Maine students.

  • Loans up to $250,000 available
  • No collateral required
  • Competitive rates, transparent fees
  • Funding up to cost minus aid
  • Co‑signer option when needed
  • Existing student debt refinancing

Student Loans

Need help bridging the gap between financial aid and education costs? Applying for a student loan from Maine State CU can help.

FEATURES INCLUDE:
  • Borrow up to $250,000
  • Minimum loan amount of $1,500
  • Funds up to cost minus aid
  • Competitive rates and fees
  • Co-signer option available
  • No collateral required
  • Maine resident/Maine State CU member attending in-state or out-of-state college or university
  • Out-of-state resident/Maine State CU member attending a Maine college or university
  • Enrolled at least half-time in an eligible degree or certificate program
  • School certification required
  • Must meet credit standards (with or without co-signer)

If applying with a co-signer, co-signer must complete a private loan counseling course provided by the Finance Authority of Maine prior to completing the loan application.

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Student Loan Refinance

Simplify your student loan payments and save with competitive rates. Refinance up to $250,000 and combine multiple loans into one manageable payment.

FEATURES INCLUDE:
  • Refinance up to $250,000
  • Competitive interest rates & fees
  • Consolidation of multiple payments
  • Simplified monthly payments
  • No collateral required
  • $10,000 minimum loan amount
  • Maine resident or have attended a Maine college, university or high school
  • Have a minimum of $10,000 in student loans that you are looking to consolidate and refinance
  • Must meet credit standards (with or without a co-signer)

Payment of principal and interest begins immediately. There is no deferment should you decide to go back to school, so be sure to consider carefully if now is the right time for you to refinance your student loans.

If applying with a co-signer, co-signer must complete a private loan counseling course provided by the Finance Authority of Maine prior to completing the loan application.

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