Student Loans

Students pursuing a certificate or a series of courses can apply for a private alternative student loan. Such loans are available to students not enrolled in a degree program, but their terms should be carefully reviewed.

UCSC Extension has worked with the lenders in the list below to offer competitive loans to students in continuing education programs. The application process is generally completed online or via telephone. Once approved, a student loan check is disbursed to UCSC Extension, payable to the student, and usually timed to arrive when needed to pay course fees. However, it can take four weeks after applying to receive the first loan check. UCSC Extension will contact the student when the loan check is available. We recommend that you begin the loan application process early. Applying for a loan does not reserve a space in the course and payment is required at the time of enrollment.

UCSC Extension does not endorse any financial institution. The following information is provided for your consideration. In addition to the lenders listed here, you may want to contact your current bank or other lending institution to see if they offer a student or continuing education loan. Carefully review the terms and conditions, as the loan is from the lending institution and not from the school. The loan amount requested can include course fees and textbook costs.

Student Loan Preferred Lender List

The UC Extension Student Loan Preferred Lender List provides information about a range of lenders. Students should consider all educational funding options prior to securing a private alternative loan. UCSC Extension will work with any student loan lender. However, selecting a lender with whom we have an established relationship may result in more expeditious loan certification and check distribution.