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How do I know if I am eligible for a loan through Sparrow?
How do I know if I am eligible for a loan through Sparrow?

If you are eligible, you’ll instantly receive personalized, prequalified rates on your Sparrow Dashboard.

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Written by Sparrow Support
Updated over 2 years ago

We’ve hand-selected our lending partners to offer maximum coverage and ensure that every student has an opportunity to find affordable financing on Sparrow.

In general, borrowers must meet the following requirements:

  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, international studying in the US or DACA recipient.

  • Enrollment: Enrolled in or graduated from an educational program that’s eligible to receive federal aid*

  • Age: At least 18 years old or the age of majority in your state.

To determine your eligibility, complete the two-minute Sparrow application and, if you are eligible, you’ll instantly receive personalized, prequalified rates on your Sparrow Dashboard from all the lending partners you qualify with.

You can increase your chances of qualifying for a private student loan by maintaining a strong credit score and high income. If you don’t meet those requirements, you should try applying with an eligible cosigner who does.

*Note: Parents applying on behalf of their children do not need to meet the enrollment requirement, but the child does.

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