PRIVATE STUDENT LOAN CONSOLIDATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Private student loan consolidation can combine all of your eligible private student loans together into a single loan, reducing your monthly payments.* This credit-based loan has attractive interest rates and repayment terms, which may help you keep some extra money in your pocket every month.

Federal student loans are not eligible for this program.


There are no application, origination or prepayment fees for a Chase Private Consolidation Loan.


The minimum amount needed to consolidate private student loans is $7,500 and the maximum is $150,000, based on credit eligibility.


You can apply for a Chase Private Consolidation Loan any time after you graduate, as long as you are in your grace or repayment periods for the private student loans you want to consolidate. You can make the most of your grace period by waiting to consolidate at the end of it. Repayment begins immediately when you consolidate.


You can consolidate any eligible private student loans that were used for your qualified education expenses, including certified private student loans where the funds went directly to the school. These can be any private Chase loans, private loans from another lender or a combination of the two.


No. However, all of your private student loans can be consolidated into a Chase Private Consolidation Loan and all of your federal student loans can be consolidated into a federal consolidation loan. This means that after consolidating your federal and private loans separately, you'll only have two loan payments each month.


Yes. You can consolidate if you only have one private student loan. Consolidation may allow you to take advantage of a lower interest rate and could lower your monthly payment.


You can apply on your own or with a cosigner. Having a creditworthy cosigner will result in a lower interest rate than if you apply on your own. In addition, upon your request, the cosigner can be removed after 36 months of on-time payments, if you meet established credit criteria, and you would not lose the interest rate.


No. You can apply to consolidate your private student loans any time after you graduate or leave school. You can make the most of your grace period by waiting to consolidate at the end of it. Repayment begins immediately when you consolidate.


Yes. It's extremely important that you continue to make all of the regular payments on the loans you're consolidating until you receive your new disclosure and repayment schedule from your new servicer.


Once your due date is established, it can't be changed. However, you have the option to make a payment any time before the due date.


Yes. You can prepay any or all of your Chase Private Consolidation Loan at any time without penalty. Prepayment reduces the total amount of interest paid over the life of the loan.


No. You can prepay your Chase Private Consolidation Loan early without a penalty or fee.


Repayment begins approximately 45 days after the consolidation loan is funded. If you consolidate during your grace period, repayment will begin immediately. You can make the most of your grace period by waiting to consolidate at the end of it.


The loan repayment term can be up to 30 years depending on the total amount of the loan.


If you don't know who your current lenders are or how much you owe on your private student loans, you have two options:

  • Review your most recent monthly statements or coupon books
  • Call your lender's Customer Service department

Call 1-866-317-4752 to talk to a Student Loan Specialist who can help answer your questions. Specialists are available Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 8 PM Eastern.


To apply, please call 1-866-317-4752. A Student Loan Specialist will be available to help make your private student loan consolidation process as easy as possible.


*Important Information: Chase Private Consolidation Loans are subject to credit approval, receipt of a completed and signed application/promissory note, and verification of identity, income and other application information. Only private education loans that are in good standing and from eligible Title IV schools may be included. Federal education loans are not eligible under this program. Minimum loan amount is $7,500, with a cumulative borrowing limit of $150,000 based on credit eligibility. Other terms and conditions apply. Please contact us for details on eligibility criteria.

Chase does not sell these loans to another lender.

Student loan consolidation may extend your repayment term, increasing your overall financial obligation. However, your monthly loan payments may be reduced. You can choose to prepay principal with no prepayment penalties, which reduces the overall cost of your loan.

This information was current as of 06/02/2008.