Refinancing Your Loans Could Save You Money

You could lower your monthly payments by refinancing at a lower rate.

Don't worry—checking your rate won't impact your credit score

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Why Refinance With South Carolina Student Loan?

There are many reasons to choose us as your refinancing partner.

Lower Your Interest Rate

One of the top reasons to refinance is to get a lower interest rate.

Reduce Debt Sooner

If you’re in a financial position to pay off your student loan debt faster, refinancing could be a great option for you.

Get Special Offers

We offer a .25% interest rate reduction for borrowers who sign up for automatic bank draft—and the savings can really add up.

Combine Loans

By refinancing you can combine all your loans together into one convenient monthly payment, which can make repayment easier..

Lower Payments

If your priority is having a low monthly payment so you can commit your resources somewhere else, refinancing may make sense.

Get a Fixed Rate

Get the predictability of having an interest rate that remains the same with fixed interest refinance options.

Apply Today Save Money Every Month

Make a smart decision for your financial future. Apply to refinance your student loans with us.

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4 Easy Steps to Save

Check Your Rate

Your credit won't be affected.

Select Your Terms

Find repayment terms that best fit your needs.

Apply Online

Submit your online refinance application.

Save Money

Enjoy your new repayment plan.

The Right Lender Is Right Here

South Carolina Student Loan has been helping residents of the Palmetto State and those attending schools here achieve their educational goals for half a century. As a local not-for-profit, we have your best interest in mind. That's why you get a local adviser invested in your success when you reach out to us. And why refinancing with us makes so much sense.

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Refinance Calculator

Wondering if now's the time to refinance? See how much you can save once you graduate.
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Which loans can be refinanced?


Eligible loans include any school-certified private or federal education loans with the exception of: (1) Loans used for the bar exam preparation, (2) Loans used for medical residency and relocation, and (3) Other direct-to-consumer loans.

Applicants should be aware that any deferment, forbearance, repayment, discharge, or forgiveness benefits attributable to the loans being refinanced will no longer be applicable to the PAL ReFi Loan. See the disclaimer below.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Be in a grace period, repayment, or enrolled in graduate school.
  • Be in good standing on all education loans being refinanced.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident of the U.S.
  • Must have income sufficient to meet debt-to-income requirements.
  • Be creditworthy or provide a creditworthy cosigner.
  • Be a South Carolina resident or be a resident of a state that has been approved for participation.
  • Not be incarcerated.
  • Be the named borrower on the loans being refinanced (i.e.,not the cosigner).
  • Have a minimum of $5000 in loans to be refinanced, not to exceed $350,000 (which includes all outstanding Palmetto Assistance Loans for the borrower).
  • Be the age of majority in the borrower's state of residence at the time of application.
Application Process
  • Complete the online application and submit all required documents
  • We will calculate the estimated payoff of your eligible loans based on the information you provide.
  • We will create a new loan for the total of those paid off balances.
  • We will issue you an Approval Disclosure containing your new loan information such as the interest rate, the payment amounts, the due date and the number of payments you will make on your new refinance Loan. You will have up to 30 days to accept the terms of the loan.
  • Once you accept the loan terms and sign your promissory note, you will be sent a Final Approval Disclosure.
  • We will disburse funds to each of the lenders you listed.
Repayment 
  • What are my repayment options?
    A standard, level repayment plan provides for substantially equal monthly payments based on a maximum term with a minimum $50 payment. Interest rates vary depending creditworthiness and the length of the loan term selected.

    Borrowers may choose a repayment term of 5, 10, 15 or 20 years. There is no penalty for prepaying, so you can pay off your PAL ReFi loan early by making extra payments.
     
  • When is the first monthly payment due?
    Within 60 days after the date the PAL ReFi Loan is disbursed.
     
  • What if I need to postpone my monthly payments?
    Forbearance eligibility is determined by SC Student Loan.  Contact First Mark Services to discuss forbearance eligibility options.

 

Talk to an Expert.

Access to our trained advisers is just one perk of using South Carolina Student Loan. They’ll help you maximize your scholarships and grants (ie: free money!) and then help you make up the difference with a smaller loan amount that you’ll be able to repay faster.

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Disclaimer

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We encourage students to explore all options before applying to refinance their federal student loans. Refinancing a federal student loan with a private lender means you will no longer have access to any benefits of your federal loans, including access to the U.S. Department of Education's repayment plans, potential debt cancellation, or any other measures implemented for federal loans.
This information is for borrowers applying to refinance existing educational loan debt. See "Eligibility Criteria" for additional information. Current credit and other eligibility criteria apply. The actual interest rate approved will be based on the selected loan term and is a fixed rate.
A fixed interest rate means that the interest rate is fixed for the life of the loan. *APR rates from 5.754% - 9.252%. Low rate shown includes a .25% reduction for bank draft. Rates based on credit and terms.
Autopay Discount – The 0.25% auto-pay interest rate reduction applies as long as a valid bank account is designated for required monthly payments. Variable rates may increase after consummation.  If the automatic payment is canceled for any reason by the loan holder, loan servicer, or the borrower at any time after repayment begins, the discount will be lost until automatic payment is reinstated. The 0.25% interest rate reduction is effective the day after the first payment is made using automatic withdrawal during the repayment period. The discount reduces the amount of interest you pay over the life of the loan. The automatic payment discount may not change your monthly payment amount, depending on the type of loan you receive, but may reduce the number of payments or the amount of your final payment. Automatic payments and the interest rate reduction will discontinue upon entering deferment or forbearance periods.

SCSLC reserves the right to alter, suspend, or terminate benefits at any time. Some conditions and/or restrictions may apply to benefit programs. 

All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines. Program restrictions, other terms, and conditions apply.
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