Selecting a Lender and Applying for Alternative Loans

Lender List Guide

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students should exhaust Federal student loan eligibility before considering private loans. Students are not required to use any of the recommended private loan lenders listed below. Other lenders may offer different benefits that are better suited to the borrower's particular circumstances. All borrowers must complete a self-certification form prior to receiving a private student loan (http://www.ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/attachments/GEN1001A-AppSelfCert.pdf).

UC Lender List for Alternative Loans

  • Always think before you borrow! Choose a lender based on your personal circumstances and carefully review the benefits and repayment information before choosing a lender.
  • Students may select any loan provider they choose.  UC Davis complies with The University of California Code of Conduct in Regard to Preferred Lender Arrangements
  • Graduate students should use school code 001313-71 when completing an Alternative Loan Application.

If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact our office.




Academic Program Lender List Link
Graduate Programs (MBA, Law, Grad)
Health Professions
Law Profession
UC Extension
International Students
Residency and Law Bar Exam Study Loan information is provided as a convenience to assist with certain post-student situations, and are not considered preferred lender lists:
Residency Loans
Law Bar Exam Study Loans