Private Graduate
Student Loan

An education loan for graduate students.[1]

0.50% rate discount with auto pay[2]

Graduate Loan Rate Ranges[3]

  5 Year[3]
10 Year[3]
15 Year[3]
Fixed APRs
3.59 - 8.84% 8.39 - 13.64% 8.74 - 13.99%
Variable APRs
4.59 - 9.84% 9.39 - 14.64% 9.74 - 14.99%
Monthly Principal & Interest
Payment on a $10,000 loan
$182.59 - $212.54 $123.82 - $160.09 $100.24 -  $140.75

Rates include a 0.50% discount for automated payments and are for the immediate repayment option.[2][4]
Lowest rates for well-qualified applicants. View Loan Application and Solicitation disclosure

Key Features & Benefits

With a PNC Solution Loan® you can use the funds for education-related expense and receive a preliminary decision within minutes of applying online.

Save Money

  • No application fees or origination fees.
  • Get 0.50% off your rate with automated payments from your checking or savings account.[2]

Flexible Repayment

  • 5, 10, and 15 year repayment terms available.[3]
  • Immediate repayment, interest-only payments while in school and full deferment of principal and interest options available.[4]
  • For deferred payments, repayment begins six months after you graduate or cease to be enrolled in school at least on a half-time basis.[4]

Product Details

  • Loan amounts up to the school-certified cost of attendance minus financial aid for well-qualified applicants. Other maximums may apply based on credit qualifications.[5]
  • Cosigner Release: Borrower can apply for a cosigner release after 48 consecutive on-time monthly payments.[6]
  • Funds are sent directly to the school.

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Financial knowledge and help with finances can improve your college experience. Here's a chance to get both.[7]

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How a Student Loan Can Help Finance Your Education

Solution Loan funds can be used to help pay for the expenses listed below. Your school can help calculate your remaining costs after other financial aid is applied.

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  • Tuition
  • Fees
  • Housing
  • Food/Meal Plan
  • Books and Supplies
  • Transportation
  • Miscellaneous Expenses

How can a Cosigner help you?

Over 90% of our student borrowers have a cosigner.[8]

A cosigner may help you:

  • Obtain a lower rate
  • Lower monthly payments
  • Increase your chance of approval

Explore more benefits of using a cosigner

Option to release the cosigner in the future[6]

Ways to Apply

Apply now to receive a preliminary decision within minutes.[1]

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Planning for College

Learn about options to help pay for college, including financial aid and college savings plans, and explore resources to assist in budgeting and planning.

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Estimate the cost of your loan payment using our customized payment tool.

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Additional Information

  • Unpaid interest is capitalized one-time at start of repayment. This interest is added to the principal amount of your loan
  • Interest may be tax deductible; consult your tax advisor
  • Outstanding debt will be forgiven upon the death of the borrower

Applying with a creditworthy cosigner may increase chances of approval. A cosigner is typically required for undergraduate students; a creditworthy cosigner is required for 17-year old students.

The SCRA provides financial relief and protections to eligible servicemembers and their dependents. PNC is grateful for your service and we would like to help you understand your benefits and protections under SCRA as well as other similar benefits that PNC may be able to provide to you.

To find out more, please contact us at:

Phone: 844-PNC-SCRA (844-762-7272)

Fax: 855-568-4532

Email: Servicemembers@pnc.com

PNC Bank
Servicemembers Operations Center, BR-YB58-01-U
PO Box 5570
Cleveland, OH 44101-0570

PNC Solution Student Loan Limits: Loan limits may go up to the school-certified cost of attendance minus financial aid for well-qualified applicants. Undergraduate/Undergraduate Health & Medical Professions limits ranging from $50,000 - $75,000 and Graduate/ Graduate Health & Medical Professions/ Accelerated Undergraduate Health and Medical Professions limits ranging from $65,000 - $105,000 may apply based on credit criteria. Loan limits are for an academic school year

Minimum Loan Amount: $1,000.

Maximum Aggregate Educational Debt (including federal and private student loans): Up to $225,000. Well-qualified graduate students up to $350,000.

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PNC Education Refinance Loan

Looking for a way to simplify your college or grad school debt repayment? Our PNC Education Refinance Loan maybe just the solution for you. Simplify your college or grad school debt repayment with one lender, one monthly payment.

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