Am I eligible? Getting into college was hard enough. That’s why it’s great to know that getting an Astrive Student Loan just comes down to a few simple eligibility requirements. Remember that applying with a qualified co-signer may make you a stronger loan candidate. Be ready to provide the following when completing your application.

Arrow Proof of enrollment
Arrow Proof of income
Arrow Citizenship status
Arrow Credit history
Arrow Personal references

Qualified borrowers must meet these eligibility requirements:



  • You must be enrolled at least half-time at an eligible school.

  • You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

  • International students are eligible with a creditworthy co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

  • The student must be the legal age of majority or at least 17 years of age with a co-signer who is legal age of majority.1

  • Your permanent residence is NOT in Texas, Wisconsin, Washington, or Iowa. (There is no state restriction for co-signers.)

Astrive Student Loans are private student loans marketed by Union Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Opportunity Lender. Astrive is a federally registered trademark of The First Marblehead Corporation, used by Union Federal Savings Bank.


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1 The legal age for entering into contracts is 18 years of age in every state except Alabama and Nebraska (19 years old), and Mississippi and Puerto Rico (21 years old). Co-signers must be of legal age of majority.

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