Corporate credit unions

VolCorp Teams With Sallie Mae

November 01, 2010, 9:08 a.m. EDT 1 Min Read

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-Volunteer Corporate CU has formed a partnership with Sallie Mae to offer the Smart Option Student Loan program to member CUs. Sallie Mae said with the Smart Option Student Loan, students pay interest while in school and graduate with less debt compared to other longer-term private loan alternatives in which no payments are made until after graduation. A typical freshman can save 30% to 50% on finance charges over the life of the loan.

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