Parents
College loans for parents
Our Palmetto Assistance Loans are exclusively for South Carolina parents and students as well as students attending South Carolina schools. With rates as low as 3.88%*, we offer some of the best student loan plans for local families.
With us, you’ve got options – take out a parent loan or cosign on a student loan for your child at the same low rate. And we offer repayment plans that make sense for your family.
We believe in giving you the tools to make great decisions for your financial future. Create a college savings plan, compare the cost of colleges, calculate your loan options, and more.
*APR rates range from 3.95% - 8.83%. Low rate shown includes a .25% reduction for automatic bank draft.
With us, you’ve got options – take out a parent loan or cosign on a student loan for your child at the same low rate. And we offer repayment plans that make sense for your family.
We believe in giving you the tools to make great decisions for your financial future. Create a college savings plan, compare the cost of colleges, calculate your loan options, and more.
*APR rates range from 3.95% - 8.83%. Low rate shown includes a .25% reduction for automatic bank draft.
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Are you planning for college next year or in 15 years? Get your questions answered with our online tools and calculators. Compare the cost of colleges, determine how much to save, and compare tax-advantaged 529 savings plans.
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