Introduction

As of July 12, 2025, students, parents, and graduates seeking student loans through credit unions have some appealing options to consider. For those aiming for the lowest fixed rates, Eecu’s Texas Extra Credit Education Loan stands out with rates starting as low as 2.74%, offering a great deal for borrowers looking for stability in their payments. Graduate and professional students can explore competitive fixed and variable loans from credit unions like Affinity, Bellco, and Citadel, where rates begin around 3.19% for fixed programs such as Medical, Dental, MBA, Law School, and Graduate School loans. Variable rate loans tend to start slightly higher at about 4.37%, providing flexibility for those comfortable with some interest rate fluctuation. Parents and cosigners aren’t left out either—Safe’s Private Student Loans with Cosigner offer a solid starting APR of 3.09% fixed or 4.31% variable. Meanwhile, Ascent Funding Credit Union delivers a wide spectrum of credit-based loan options with fixed rates beginning at 3.09% and variable ones from 4.31%, catering to diverse borrower needs. Across the board, rates have remained steady over the past month with no significant jumps or drops — making today a good time to explore your best fit among these strong credit union programs.

New - Student Loans

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EecuLOWESTTexas Extra Credit Education Loan (fixed)2.74 - 6.89%2.74 - 6.89%2.74 - 6.89%N/AN/AN/A
Ascent Funding Credit UnionCredit-Based Loan (fixed)3.09 - 14.41%3.09 - 14.41%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafePrivate Student Loans with Cosigner (fixed)3.09 - 15.61%3.09 - 15.61%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityMedical School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityDental School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityMBA Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityLaw School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityGraduate School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinitySmart Option Student Loan (fixed)3.19 - 16.99%3.19 - 16.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoMedical School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoDental School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoMBA Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoLaw School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoGraduate School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoSmart Option Student Loan (fixed)3.19 - 16.99%3.19 - 16.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
CitadelMedical School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelDental School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelMBA Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelLaw School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelGraduate School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelSmart Option Student Loan (fixed)3.19 - 16.99%3.19 - 16.99%3.19 - 16.99%N/AN/AN/A
SrpMedical School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpDental School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpMBA Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpLaw School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpGraduate School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpSmart Option Student Loan (fixed)3.19 - 16.99%3.19 - 16.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyMedical School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyDental School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyMBA Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyLaw School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyGraduate School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologySmart Option Student Loan (fixed)3.19 - 16.99%3.19 - 16.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionMedical School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionDental School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionMBA Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionLaw School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionGraduate School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionSmart Option Student Loan (fixed)3.19 - 16.99%3.19 - 16.99%N/A3.45 - 16.49%3.45 - 15.99%3.49 - 15.99%
Washington State EmployeesMedical School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesDental School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.98%3.19 - 14.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesMBA Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesLaw School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesGraduate School Loan (fixed)3.19 - 14.99%3.19 - 14.99%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesUndergraduate Student Loans (fixed)3.19 - 16.99%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ascent Funding Credit UnionCredit-Based Loan (variable)4.31 - 14.72%4.31 - 14.72%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafePrivate Student Loans with Cosigner (variable)4.31 - 15.22%4.31 - 15.22%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafeMedical School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafeDental School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafeLaw School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafeMBA Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafeGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafeGraduate School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafeSmart Option Student Loan for Undergraduate Students (variable)4.37 - 16.49%4.37 - 16.49%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafeSmart Option Student Loan for Career Training Students (variable)4.37 - 16.73%4.37 - 16.73%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityMedical School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityDental School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityLaw School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityMBA Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityGraduate School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinitySmart Option Student Loan (variable)4.37 - 16.49%4.37 - 16.49%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoMedical School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoDental School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoLaw School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoMBA Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoGraduate School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoSmart Option Student Loan (variable)4.37 - 16.49%4.37 - 16.49%N/AN/AN/AN/A
CitadelMedical School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelDental School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelLaw School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelMBA Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelGraduate School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelSmart Option Student Loan (variable)4.37 - 16.49%4.37 - 16.49%4.37 - 16.49%N/AN/AN/A
SrpMedical School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpDental School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpLaw School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpMBA Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpGraduate School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpSmart Option Student Loan (variable)4.37 - 16.49%4.37 - 16.49%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyMedical School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyDental School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyLaw School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyMBA Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyGraduate School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologySmart Option Student Loan (variable)4.37 - 16.49%4.37 - 16.49%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionMedical School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%4.54 - 13.96%
Vantage Credit UnionDental School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.54 - 13.97%
Vantage Credit UnionLaw School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.54 - 13.97%
Vantage Credit UnionMBA Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.54 - 13.98%
Vantage Credit UnionGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.54 - 13.98%
Vantage Credit UnionGraduate School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.54 - 13.98%
Vantage Credit UnionSmart Option Student Loan (variable)4.37 - 16.49%4.37 - 16.49%N/A4.37 - 15.99%4.37 - 14.71%4.54 - 14.71%
Washington State EmployeesMedical School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%4.37 - 13.96%N/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesDental School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesLaw School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%4.37 - 13.97%N/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesMBA Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesGraduate School Loan for Health Professions (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesGraduate School Loan (variable)4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%4.37 - 13.98%N/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesUndergraduate Student Loans (variable)4.37 - 16.49%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Ascent Funding Credit UnionCredit-Based Loan (fixed)5.10 - 15.61%5.10 - 15.61%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Ascent Funding Credit UnionCredit-Based Loan (variable)5.51 - 15.22%5.51 - 15.22%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityDental Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoDental Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
CitadelMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelDental Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/A
SrpMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpDental Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyDental Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionDental Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesDental Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed)6.40 - 11.89%6.40 - 11.89%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafeMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafeDental Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityDental Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoDental Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/AN/A
CitadelMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/A
CitadelDental Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/A
SrpMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SrpDental Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyDental Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%
Vantage Credit UnionDental Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%
Washington State EmployeesMedical Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesDental Residency and Relocation Loan (variable)7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%7.00 - 12.45%N/AN/AN/A
AffinityBar Study Loan (fixed)7.01 - 15.26%7.01 - 15.26%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoBar Study Loan (fixed)7.01 - 15.26%7.01 - 15.26%N/AN/AN/AN/A
CitadelBar Study Loan (fixed)7.01 - 15.26%7.01 - 15.26%7.01 - 15.26%N/AN/AN/A
SrpBar Study Loan (fixed)7.01 - 15.26%7.01 - 15.26%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyBar Study Loan (fixed)7.01 - 15.26%7.01 - 15.26%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionBar Study Loan (fixed)7.01 - 15.26%7.01 - 15.26%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Washington State EmployeesBar Study Loan (fixed)7.01 - 15.26%7.01 - 15.26%N/AN/AN/AN/A
SafeBar Study Loan (variable)7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%N/AN/AN/AN/A
AffinityBar Study Loan (variable)7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%N/AN/AN/AN/A
BellcoBar Study Loan (variable)7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%N/AN/AN/AN/A
CitadelBar Study Loan (variable)7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%N/AN/AN/A
SrpBar Study Loan (variable)7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%N/AN/AN/AN/A
TechnologyBar Study Loan (variable)7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Vantage Credit UnionBar Study Loan (variable)7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%
Washington State EmployeesBar Study Loan (variable)7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%7.13 - 16.74%N/AN/AN/A
Ascent Funding Credit UnionCredit-Based Loan (variable)8.21 - 13.57%8.21 - 13.57%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Ascent Funding Credit UnionCredit-Based Loan (fixed)8.29 - 13.76%8.29 - 13.76%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Ascent Funding Credit UnionOutcomes-Based Loan (variable)12.87 - 14.81%12.87 - 14.81%N/AN/AN/AN/A
Ascent Funding Credit UnionOutcomes-Based Loan (fixed)12.98 - 14.93%12.98 - 14.93%N/AN/AN/AN/A

Sorted by current rate, lowest first. Scroll sideways for rate history. ▼ means the current rate is lower than last week, ▲ higher.

Eecu

As of July 12, 2025, Eecu’s Texas Extra Credit Education Loan (fixed) maintains a steady rate range of 2.74% to 6.89% APR, unchanged over the past 30 days. This consistency makes it a competitive option for borrowers seeking predictable payments without rate fluctuations. Students and parents looking for new loans can benefit from these stable rates, especially compared to variable products that may rise unexpectedly. Consider locking in this fixed-rate loan if your current financing exceeds 7% APR, ensuring budget certainty throughout your education financing journey.

Ascent Funding Credit Union

As of July 12, 2025, Ascent Funding Credit Union's new student loan rates remain steady with no changes over the past 7 days. The most competitive option is the Credit-Based Loan (fixed) starting as low as 3.09% APR, ideal for borrowers seeking predictable payments. Variable credit-based loans range from 4.31% to 15.22% APR, offering flexibility but potential rate shifts. Outcomes-Based Loans carry higher rates between 12.87% and 14.93% APR but may suit those prioritizing income-driven repayment terms. Borrowers with current rates above 8% should explore refinancing options here to secure more affordable financing.

Safe

This week, Safe’s student loan rates remain steady across all new products with no changes in the past 7 days. The Private Student Loans with Cosigner (fixed) offer the most competitive starting APR at 3.09%, ideal for borrowers seeking predictable payments. Variable rate loans for medical, dental, law, MBA, and graduate programs consistently start around 4.37%, providing flexible options. For those in residency or bar study phases, rates begin higher—7.00% to 7.13%—reflecting specialized financing needs. Borrowers with current rates above 8% should explore Safe’s offerings to potentially lower costs while securing tailored support.

Affinity

As of July 12, 2025, Affinity’s new student loan rates remain steady with no changes over the past 30 days. Fixed loans like the Medical School Loan, Dental School Loan, and MBA Loan offer competitive rates starting at 3.19% APR, ideal for borrowers seeking predictable payments. Variable options begin at 4.37% APR, slightly higher but potentially beneficial if market rates decline. For residency and relocation needs, fixed rates start at 6.40% APR, while variable rates begin at 7.00% APR. If your current rate exceeds 8%, exploring Affinity’s fixed loans could provide long-term savings and stability.

Bellco

As of July 12, 2025, Bellco’s new student loan rates remain steady with no changes over the past 30 days. Fixed APRs for specialized programs like Medical, Dental, MBA, and Law School Loans start as low as 3.19%, while variable rates begin at 4.37%. The Smart Option Student Loan offers a wider range, topping at 16.99% fixed and 16.49% variable. For residency and relocation loans, fixed rates range from 6.40% to 11.89%, with variable slightly higher. Borrowers seeking affordability should consider Bellco’s fixed-rate loans starting under 3.2%, especially if current rates exceed 8%.

Citadel

As of July 12, 2025, Citadel’s new student loan rates remain steady with no changes in the past 30 days. Fixed APRs start as low as 3.19% for programs like the Medical School Loan, Dental School Loan, and MBA Loan, offering highly competitive options for borrowers seeking predictable payments. Variable rates begin at 4.37%, slightly higher but potentially beneficial if rates trend downward. Specialty loans like the Medical Residency and Relocation Loan (fixed) start at 6.40%, while the Bar Study Loan variable tops out near 16.74%. Borrowers should consider locking in fixed rates below 4% to secure affordability amid market stability.

Srp

As of July 12, 2025, Srp’s new student loan rates remain steady with no changes over the past 30 days. Fixed-rate loans like the Medical School Loan, Dental School Loan, and MBA Loan start at a competitive 3.19% APR, while variable options begin at 4.37% APR. The Smart Option Student Loan offers higher maximum rates but maintains consistent terms. For those seeking shorter-term financing, the Medical and Dental Residency and Relocation Loans feature fixed rates from 6.40% APR. Borrowers with rates above 8% should explore these new products for potentially better terms and predictable repayment costs.

Technology

As of July 12, 2025, Technology Credit Union’s new student loan rates remain steady with no changes in the past 30 days. Fixed-rate loans for Medical, Dental, MBA, Law, and Graduate programs start at 3.19% APR, offering some of the most competitive options for students seeking predictable payments. The Smart Option Student Loan fixed rate ranges up to 16.99% APR, while variable rates begin at 4.37% APR, slightly higher but potentially beneficial if rates decline. For residency loans, fixed rates range from 6.40% to 11.89% APR, with variable rates starting at 7.00% APR. Borrowers with current rates above 8% should consider these stable, low-entry products for cost savings.

Vantage Credit Union

This week at Vantage Credit Union, student loan rates remain steady across all new products with no changes over the past 7, 15, or 30 days. The most competitive fixed rates are offered by the Medical and Dental School Loans, ranging from 3.19% to 14.98% APR. For borrowers seeking variable options, rates start at 4.37% APR on similar health profession loans. The Smart Option Student Loan (fixed) holds the widest range up to 16.99% APR but shows stability after last month’s slight decrease. If your current rate exceeds 8%, exploring these stable, low starting APRs could save you money long-term.

Washington State Employees

As of July 12, 2025, Washington State Employees credit union’s new student loan rates remain stable with no changes over the past 7 to 30 days. Fixed-rate loans for Medical, Dental, MBA, Law, and Graduate School programs start at a low 3.19% APR, offering some of the most competitive rates available today. Variable rates begin at 4.37% APR across similar programs. Notably, Undergraduate fixed loans range from 3.19% to 16.99% APR, while variable undergrad loans max out slightly lower at 16.49% APR. For borrowers seeking predictability, fixed options are ideal; those comfortable with market fluctuations might consider variable loans for potential savings.

LendMesh

The cost of higher education is rising—but your interest rate doesn’t have to. LendMesh helps students and families discover affordable loan options with clear terms and no surprises. Start exploring smart ways to pay for school at https://www.lendmesh.com/loans/student-loans .

Conclusion

With student loan rates holding steady this week, now could be an opportune moment for borrowers who value predictability to consider locking in fixed-rate loans—especially through credit unions like Eecu or Affinity that offer some of the lowest starting APRs available. Even small changes in APR can impact your total repayment amount significantly over time, so reviewing your financing options carefully is key. Variable-rate loans may appeal if you anticipate paying off your loan quickly or expect future income growth; however, keep an eye on market trends since these rates can fluctuate. Parents considering cosigner loans should weigh the benefits of competitive fixed rates from institutions like Safe against potential rate variability. No major shifts in rates mean there’s no immediate rush but exploring loan terms now gives you ample time to compare offers before school seasons or enrollment deadlines approach. To make the most informed decision, check eligibility criteria early and consider reaching out to credit unions directly for personalized guidance—taking action today helps secure the best possible terms tomorrow.