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What is the average interest rate for student loans?

cheessus

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It looks like I am going to have to finally take out some student loans next year for my final year of law school. Since I have little knowledge of anything financial, I was wondering what a good interest rate is for a private student loan. I know of the the traditional lenders, such as Sallie Mae, but I feel like their 8.5% rate is a little high. I may also try to look into getting a loan with a Credit Union my mom belonged to when she was a teacher in the public school system. Also, say for the sake of ease, I choose Sallie Mae, would I be able to lower my interest rate after I graduate? Thanks for any help!
 

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I think I read somewhere that student loan interest rates are locked at 4.22%.
 

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Originally Posted by Texasmade
I think I read somewhere that student loan interest rates are locked at 4.22%.

You're thinking of undergrad...
Grad int rates are much higher.
 

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My grad school rates are currently locked at 4.22%.
 

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Originally Posted by Texasmade
My grad school rates are currently locked at 4.22%.

So the same loan programs are available for Grad as under grad??
That's a good rate. I may look into refi for mine.
 

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