Student debt prevents many young adults from achieving financial goals, such as buying homes.

Members are going someplace for student loans—why not your CU?

Consolidating student loans can help both CUs and borrowers, but make sure members know what they may be giving up.

Consumers with student loan debt tend to have lower credit scores than those without.

Rising student loan debt hinders consumers’ ability to take out mortgages.

Half of high school seniors don’t understand the cost and terms of student loans.

High school branch reflects a nationwide trend by CUs to provide teens on-site access to financial education and services.

Average outstanding student loan balance approaching $30,000.

Student loans offer opportunities for income and provide an affordable way for members to send their children to college.

Why do less than 0.5% of CUs offer private student loans?