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Consumer Information

Private Loans and Lenders

Private Education Loans

Most of our US eligible students will first finance their education through the Department of Education’s Student Loan program.  Through the Direct Unsubsidized Loan Program, eligible students can borrow up to $50,000 per year for four years. 

 

Students needing additional funds can seek loans through private education lenders.   

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ICO will work with the lender of the student’s choice, we do not have a preferred lender list.  

 

You can compare lenders our students have selected in the past here.

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Preferred Lender Arrangement

ICO does not participate in any preferred lender arrangements.  If you wish to borrow through private education loan lenders, you may select the lender of your choice.

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