Student Loans

Emory Alliance CU is committed to helping students and parents to prepare for their biggest challenge, obtaining financial aid for education. 

With the recently enacted Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872), all Federal Stafford, PLUS and Consolidation loans will be processed through the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program.  As a result of this new law, effective July 1, 2010, all private lenders, including Emory Alliance Credit Union will no longer have a role in originating or funding these loans.

If you are applying for a Stafford or PLUS loans and the loan is for an academic term that will begin on or after July 1, 2010, you should contact the financial aid office at your school or the school your dependant student is attending or go to http://www.studentloans.gov/DirectLoan for additional assistance.

If you are applying for a Consolidation loan, you should contact the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program by calling 1-800-557-7395 or go to http://www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov.

The following information guides will assist you in understanding the new changes.

Student Services

Emory Alliance CU offers a variety of products and services especially designed to help every student make a smooth transition to the world of higher education and financial responsibility.

Emory Alliance CU is affiliated with Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.  Great Lakes will continue to service all of the Stafford, PLUS, and Consolidation Loans that Emory Alliance CU has funded over the years.  If you currently have a loan with Great Lakes, you can securely access your account information with IBIS (Internet Borrower Inquiry Service),24-hours a day, 7-days a week.  To use this service, simply go to www.mygreatlakes.com and register or call 1-800-236-4300.

For more information on student loans and services, stop by any of our branch offices for assistance.