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NC Assist is a non-profit lender focused on helping NC students afford grad school and further their education and earning potential.
Student Loans for Business School
If you’re looking to boost your career with a MBA degree, you’re likely aware it’s an investment that requires careful financial planning. NC Assist helps business school students with competitive fixed rate student loans to bridge the funding gap after all other free or low cost financial aid has been exhausted.
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Fixed rate for qualified NC Student Assist Loan borrowers when in repayment using auto-draft
$0
No fees for origination, application, or prepayment
Non-Profit Lender
Our focus is student success, not shareholder profits.
$200,000
Borrowing limit for graduate students, less financial aid received
Tools & Calculators
You’re headed to MBA school, so we know you make informed financial decisions and we can help. Check out our Smart Borrower calculator to estimate the average salary for those working in your chosen field in the state where you plan to settle, and the maximum total amount of loans you should borrow. Then use the NC Assist Loan Estimator to calculate your monthly payments. We want to help you borrow responsibly.
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Compare our NC Student Assist Loans to find the solution that's right for you.
Compare our RatesNo Fees.
No fees for application, origination, or prepayment.
6.95% Fixed Interest Rate.
Have the confidence of knowing exactly what you’ll pay.
Auto-Draft Discount.
Get a 0.25% interest rate discount when in repayment and enrolled in auto-draft.
Borrowing Limit.
Borrow up to $200,000 minus other financial aid you receive to cover your school’s cost of attendance.
Repayment Terms.
10-year maximum repayment period with a $50 monthly minimum payment.
Simple Process.
Apply in minutes. Call with any questions.
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Requirements for Applicants
Here’s what you’ll need to qualify for a student assist loan.
Be at least 17.
Be enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) at least halftime at an eligible non-profit Title IV institution in a degree-seeking program.
Be a North Carolina resident attending school in-state or out-of state, or an out-of-state resident attending a North Carolina school.
Be credit-worthy and have the required credit score, or have a co-signer who meets the credit requirements.
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Meet other federal student eligibility requirements as certified by the student's school.
Be in good standing on any other CFI loan(s).
Use a Cosigner to Increase Eligibility
By working with a co-signer—such as a parent, stepparent, sibling, or grandparent—you can increase your ability to qualify for the NC Assist loan and even lock in a lower interest rate.
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We know you probably have a lot of questions about the student loan process — we're here to help. Contact us here to learn more.
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