GCU Student Loans

Financial aid for students

Global Credit Union is the official financial partner of Grand Canyon University (GCU) and offers student loan options from Sallie Mae®.


Grand Canyon University does not endorse, recommend, or promote any products or services offered by Sallie Mae Bank. Any references to Sallie Mae's offerings are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the University.

Private student loans for every need

Sallie Mae® offers competitive rate loans for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs and is GCU’s financial partner choice for student lending. Your future is in your hands with the ability to choose a repayment plan that best fits your career goals. Start the process and find the loan that’s right for your degree or certificate at the link below.


Grand Canyon University does not endorse, recommend, or promote any products or services offered by Sallie Mae Bank. Any references to Sallie Mae's offerings are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the University.

Join for exclusive on-campus benefits

Become a member of Global Credit Union to experience more as an on-campus GCU student.

Get Lopes all access

Global is partnered with Grand Canyon University to provide your official Lopes debit card, discounts on everyday campus purchases, and exclusive access.

  • Early entry to select basketball games
  • 10% off everything at the Lope Shop
  • 10% off game-day concessions inside Global Credit Union Arena
  • $1 off coffee and energy drinks at Grand Canyon Beverage Company

 

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Global on campus

GCU student members benefit from on-campus Global services.

Conveniently located inside the Lopes shop, our GCU branch offers students everyday banking support and financial guidance. We also have two ATMs on campus and locations across Phoenix.

 

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Helping students achieve more

Global Credit Union has been helping its members reach their dreams since 1948. As a member-owned financial co-op, Global returns profits to its members in the form of excellent service, few fees, competitive interest rates, and community support.

GCU student members have access to convenient on-campus services, branches and ATMs across Phoenix, and partnerships around the world.

 

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Browse student loan options

Research the Sallie Mae® student loan offered for your degree or certificate.

Smart Option Student Loan®

For undergraduate or certificate costs at a degree-granting school—or non-degree professional training and certification.

Graduate School Loan

Pay for expenses as you pursue your master’s and doctoral degrees.

MBA Loan

Pay for your business school expenses as you pursue your Master's in Business Administration degree.

Medical School Loan

Finance medical degree costs for allopathic, general, osteopathic, podiatric, radiology, sports, and veterinary medicine.

Dental School Loan

Pay for dental degree expenses in general dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and more.

Graduate School Loan for Health Professions

Pay for health professions degree expenses in allied health, nursing, pharmacy, and other graduate-level health programs.

Law School Loan

Pay for your school and associated expenses as you study for your law degree.

Trade School Loan

Get the money you need for your professional journey.


Grand Canyon University does not endorse, recommend, or promote any products or services offered by Sallie Mae Bank. Any references to Sallie Mae's offerings are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the University.


Grand Canyon University does not endorse, recommend, or promote any products or services offered by Sallie Mae Bank. Any references to Sallie Mae's offerings are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the University.

Student loan calculator

Student loan FAQs

You and your cosigner will need:

  • Your address; if you've lived there less than one year, also provide your previous address
  • Your Social Security number if you have one
  • School information; enrollment status, degree, and course of study
  • Academic period of enrollment and year in school
  • Requested loan amount. You can cover a full year of school-certified expenses including tuition, fees, books, housing, meals, travel, and personal school expenses2
  • Financial aid and scholarships you expect to receive
  • Employment information; company name and gross income
  • Financial information; bank accounts, and monthly mortgage or rent payments
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Global Credit Union does not service student loans. We've partnered with Sallie Mae to provide student loan options to our members.

Once you start the application process with Sallie Mae, they will be your primary point of contact. Global Credit Union will not have access to view your student loan information.

Many students haven’t had enough time to build up credit of their own. Applying with a cosigner may help you get approved for your undergraduate or graduate private student loan.

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Estimate how much you need to borrow for the entire school year and subtract any money you have received from scholarships, grants, work-study, and federal loans, along with any savings you or your family have for school. Then you’ll be left with the amount you still need to pay for college.

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Grand Canyon University does not endorse, recommend, or promote any products or services offered by Sallie Mae Bank. Any references to Sallie Mae's offerings are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the University.

These loans are made by Sallie Mae Bank. Global Federal Credit Union is not the creditor for these loans and is compensated by Sallie Mae for the referral of loan customers. Applications are subject to a requested minimum loan amount of $1,000. Current credit and other eligibility criteria apply. Click here for additional eligibility information about each product.

SALLIE MAE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND BENEFITS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. ©2025 Sallie Mae Bank. All rights reserved. Sallie Mae, the Sallie Mae logo, and other Sallie Mae names and logos are service marks or registered service marks of Sallie Mae Bank. All other names and logos used are the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Sallie Mae Bank, are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

 

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