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
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.

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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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.
- What are my repayment options?
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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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