Student Loans

_{Federal Loan Consolidation: Federal student loans are funded by the federal government. Private student loans are nonfederal loans, made by a lender such as a bank, Credit Union, state agency, or a school. Federal student loan programs offer various benefits and repayment options, such as income-driven repayment plans or loan forgiveness programs. If you consolidate or refinance your federal loans with a private lender, such as ECU, you will lose benefits available to federal student loan borrowers. For more information, visit www.ed.gov.}