You can pay your student loans through the following methods depending on your country and loan type:
United States (Federal Student Loans)
- Make payments online through your loan servicer’s website. You can find your loan servicer and manage payments by logging in to your account at StudentAid.gov
- Payments can be made at any time, and you can set up repayment plans or make extra payments.
- If unsure where to pay, log in to your StudentAid.gov Dashboard to see your loan servicer contact info
- You can also contact your loan servicer directly for payment options and assistance
- Nelnet and Sloan Servicing are examples of loan servicers managing federal student loans, each servicing different account types
United Kingdom
- Repayments can be made online via your Student Loans Company (SLC) account.
- You can also pay by card, bank transfer, or cheque using the following details:
- Account name: Student Loans Company
- Sort code: 60 70 80
- Account number: 10027254
- Reference: your customer or grant reference number
- Cheques should be payable to Student Loans Company Ltd and sent to their Finance Department in Glasgow
Canada
- Payments are made directly to your province or territory.
- Contact your provincial or territorial student loan office to arrange payments or get information.
- In some provinces, federal and provincial loans are repaid separately, so you may need to pay each loan to a different agency
In all cases, it is important to keep your contact and employment details updated with your loan servicer or student loan company to ensure correct repayment processing and avoid issues. Summary:
- US: Pay online via StudentAid.gov or your loan servicer’s website.
- UK: Pay online or by card, bank transfer, or cheque to Student Loans Company.
- Canada: Pay directly to your province or territory’s student loan office.
This ensures your payments are properly credited and helps you manage your student loan repayment effectively
