Private or Alternative Bank Loan Questions

To receive an Alternative or private bank loan, you need to be enrolled in at least 6 credits. Alternative or private bank loans do not require the credits to be Program Applicable. But remember, you ...

To have an Alternative or Private Bank Loan certified, you will either need to accept or decline your federal loans.

You may be eligible for a bank loan if you were charged tuition for at least 6 credits and still owe BYU-Idaho for the semester for which you are requesting the loan. Each lender has specific requirem...

Some lenders require Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards and some do not. You will want to research and make sure that you are going to a lender that is right for your situation. Learn more...

We highly recommend that students complete the FAFSA®. Federal loans offer a better interest rate and lower loan origination fees, saving you money in your repayment.