Credit Unions involved in Ohio Student Choice offer private student loans in partnership with Credit Union Student Choice, a credit-union owned and directed organization that is helping credit unions across the country offer fair-value private student loans. To apply for a loan, please follow these simple steps:

1. Find a Credit Union Near You - The Credit Union Student Choice private student loan solution is available from credit unions in Ohio! You must apply for this loan directly through one of these credit unions. Use CUSelect, our easy-to-use search engine, to find a credit union that you will be able to join. Luckily, since there are many credit unions from which to pick, almost everyone is eligible for at least one.
   
   
2. Visit the Credit Union's Student Choice Website to Apply - Once you have used CUSelect to find a credit union you are eligible to join, use the links provided to learn more about the credit union, and to apply for a private student loan! Please note that while you can apply for a loan from any of the participating credit unions without being a member of that credit union, in order to receive a funded loan you will need to join the credit union.
   
   

NOTE: Before applying for a certified private student loan, make sure you've exhausted all other lower-cost sources of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, and Federal Stafford loans.