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Alternative Student Loans

A Community First Exclusive!
Still short on your tuition?  Federal financial aid not enough? We realize expenses for school can vary each semester, so we designed our Alternative Student Loan to be flexible and allow adjustments based on your changing needs. Our unique Alternative Student Loan program provides flexible, post-aid funding for tuition, campus room and board, meal plans, books, supplies and off-campus living expenses.

Features:
  • Rates as low as prime with a floor of 5.5%
  • No closing costs, fees or hidden charges
  • Borrow tuition costs and living expenses
  • Convenient & Easy!  Tuition, room and board and meal plan expenses will be disbursed directly to your school.  Excess funds are deposited directly into your Community First account
  • Excess funds are deposited right to your account
  • Easy to apply
Get Started Today!
Contact us to learn more or to begin your Alternative Student Loan application. All of our Member Service Representatives can answer your questions regarding the Alternative Student Loan and begin your application.

What to Bring to Apply for an Alternative Student Loan:
1. Information about your Education Expenses:
  • Most recent Tuition Bill
  • Cost of additional supplies for program
  • Computer expenses (if applicable)
  • Most recent statements for all existing Student Loans
2.  If you are living off campus please provide an estimate of your monthly living expenses:
  • Off-campus Rent
  • Utility Expenses (electric, heat, telephone, Internet, water)
  • Meal/Food Expenses
Apply Now!
  • Online
  • By phone: Contact our Call Center 
    920-830-7200 in the Fox Cities; toll free 866-273-2328 
    Monday - Friday 7 am - 6 pm and Saturday 7 am - 1 pm
  • In person at any of our convenient branch locations
Can CFCU Finance My Federal Loans Too?
Community First Credit Union does not finance Federal Loans. However, we can help you with an Alternative Student Loan to fill in the financial gaps were Federal Loans left off. Make sure to contact your School’s Financial Aid Office for more information on Federal Loans. 

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