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What is Funding U?
Funding U (Funding University) is a lender that offers no-cosigner student loans for undergraduate students. Instead of traditional credit scores, they consider other criteria in their lending decisions. To apply for a Funding U loan, students must attend an eligible school in an eligible state. Some non-credit factors that they review include academic success, GPA, major, projected earnings after graduation, and a high likelihood of graduating on time.
Funding U Customer Service
With Funding U, every borrower is assigned a loan officer to help guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. You may also contact their loan servicer, Scratch Loan Servicing, directly via phone or online chat.
Funding U Student Loans
Funding U offers no-cosigner, fixed-rate student loans to undergraduate students attending eligible four-year, accredited, not-for-profit colleges within select states of the United States (excluding online-only schools). Funding U does not charge any fees or penalties, including the following:
- No application fee
- No origination fee
- No cancellation fees
- No pre-payment penalties
You will be required to make payments while in school--either $20 per month, or interest only payments. Standard loan repayment is a 10-year term with a six-month grace period after graduation. You may make extra payments or pay your loan off at any time with no pre-payment penalties.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Having limited or no credit history is not an issue | Documented credit issues that show up on your credit report may affect your ability to be approved. |
| No cosigner needed | Student loans for undergraduate students only |
| $20 minimum or interest-only payments while in school up to 51 months. | $15,000 loan limit per academic year |
| Forbearance options available for students facing hardship | Does not lend for online-only schools, for-profit schools, or graduate school. Only lends in certain states and at eligible colleges or universities. |
Apply for a Funding U Student Loan
You can start your Funding U application online, and you will hear back from them in a few days. You will be asked to provide the following documentation:
- State issued ID
- Most recent full transcript
- Financial aid award letter
- Tuition bill
You will also be connected with your dedicated loan officer.
The last step in the application process is receiving and signing your final loan documents. Your funds will then be disbursed directly to your school.
How Funding U Gives Back
Funding U’s mission is to ensure high-achieving students from low or moderate-income households are not prevented from attending college due to the low federal student loan caps and cosigner restrictions of many student loan providers. Their goal is to help their borrowers achieve their academic and professional dreams.
Funding U Headquarters
Finding U has their headquarters in Atlanta, GA.