PNC Education Refinance Loans are subject to credit approval. Certain restrictions and conditions apply.
The Department of Education student loan payment pause is ending. Interest will begin to accrue on September 1, 2023, and payments will resume in October. For more information, please visit StudentAid.gov or contact your loan servicer.
Refinance Student Loans
Simplify your college or grad school debt repayment with PNC's Education Refinance Loan (PERL).[1]
Named Best Overall
Best Banks for Students
— Money Magazine, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rate Ranges for the PNC Education Refinance Loan[2]
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
- Associate
- Did Not Graduate
| 5 Year | 10 Year | 15 Year | 20 Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed APRs | 5.99% - 11.24% |
7.54% - 12.79% | 7.64% - 12.89% |
7.69% - 12.94% |
| Variable APRs | 6.99% - 12.24% | 8.54% - 13.79% |
8.74% - 13.99% | 8.84% - 14.09% |
Rates include a 0.50% discount for automated payments.[3] 20 year term available for loan amounts over $75,000. Maximum loan amounts vary by degree attained.[4] Lowest rates are available to well-qualified applicants. View loan Application and Solicitation disclosure
| 5 Year | 10 Year | 15 Year | 20 Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed APRs | 4.99% - 10.24% |
6.54% - 11.79% |
6.64% - 11.89% |
6.69% - 11.94% |
| Variable APRs | 5.99% - 11.24% |
7.54% - 12.79% |
7.74% - 12.99% |
7.84% - 13.09% |
Rates include a 0.50% discount for automated payments.[3] 20 year term available for loan amounts over $75,000. Maximum loan amounts vary by degree attained.[4] Lowest rates are available to well-qualified applicants. View loan Application and Solicitation disclosure
| 5 Year | 10 Year | 15 Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed APRs | 6.44% - 11.69% | 7.99% - 13.24% |
8.09% - 13.34% |
| Variable APRs | 7.44% - 12.69% |
8.99% - 14.24% |
9.19% - 14.44% |
Rates include a 0.50% discount for automated payments.[3] Maximum loan amounts vary by degree attained.[4]
Lowest rates are available to well-qualified applicants. View loan Application and Solicitation disclosure
| 5 Year | 10 Year | 15 Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed APRs | 8.99% - 14.24% |
10.54% - 15.79% |
10.64% - 15.89% |
| Variable APRs | 9.99% - 15.24% |
11.54% - 16.79% |
11.74% - 16.99% |
Rates include a 0.50% discount for automated payments.[3] Maximum loan amounts vary by degree attained.[4]
Lowest rates are available to well-qualified applicants. View loan Application and Solicitation disclosure
Refinancing Your Student Loans with PNC
Refinancing your existing student loans allows you to combine multiple loans into a single loan, making payments more manageable. You may be able to save on interest over the life of your loan or lower monthly payments. That means greater financial flexibility to meet your goals.
Combine Loans into a
Single Monthly Payment[5]
Simplify your payments when you combine your loans. You may be able to refinance multiple student loans into a single loan.
You’ll save time by making one payment each month instead of several. Plus, it's easier to remember a single payment date (not to mention a single online password) — so you don't have to worry about missing one.
Reduce Monthly
Payments[6]
Need more money to meet your budget needs? Refinancing now into a longer term loan can help lower your monthly payments and add flexibility to your budget.
Maybe you just need a little extra financial breathing room each month to feel comfortable. Lowering your monthly student loan payment may be the solution to ease your mind.
Pay Off Loans Faster[6]
Paying off your student loan early could put you in a stronger financial position.
A shorter repayment term reduces the lifetime of the loan to help you meet your financial goals.
Take Control of Your Financial Future
Whether you want to buy a home, invest in the stock market or save for retirement, refinancing your student loan debt today may help you prepare for what's ahead.
Features & Benefits
- Combine higher interest federal and private student loan debt into a single monthly payment.[5]
- 0.50% rate discount on your refinanced loan when you set up automated payments from your checking or savings account.[3]
- For cosigned loans, a borrower can apply for a cosigner release after 48 consecutive on-time monthly payments.[7]
- Financial independence by refinancing without a cosigner.
- Convenient online application.[8]
- Outstanding debt will be forgiven upon the death of the borrower.
- Interest may be tax deductible; consult your tax advisor.
Please be aware of any loss of federal benefits that comes with refinancing your federal student loans.[5]
Simplify Your Student Loan Repayment
Refinance Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- Borrower and cosigner, if applicable, must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens.
- Borrower must be at least the age of majority in his or her state of residence.
- Borrowers who have not obtained an associate degree or higher must have made 24 consecutive payments on at least one education loan in the last 2 years.[9]
- Both borrower and cosigner, if applicable, are subject to credit approval. Additional documentation may be required.
- The borrower on an individual application and the borrower and cosigner on a joint application, if applicable, must demonstrate current and continuous income.
Application Materials Checklist
What You Need To Apply:
- Provide personal information
- Including Social Security number, telephone number, current home address, employment, annual salary and gross income.
- Tell us about the school you most recently attended
- Including school name, address and final date of attendance.
- Tell us about your current loans
- Including lender’s names, account numbers, outstanding balances, monthly payments and interest rate type (fixed or variable) for each loan. Your most recent monthly billing statement will have all of this information.
- Review and accept your application’s important terms and conditions
See Rates & Payments Information for PNC's Education Refinance Loan
Use the calculator below to see different rates and payment examples for PNC's Education Refinance Loan.
Watch These Refinancing Videos to Learn More
Select the tabs below to learn more about each topic
- Why Refinance?
- Simplifying Payments
- Repayment Period
- Interest Rates
- Getting Started
One way to help achieve your financial goals is to refinance your student loans. Whether you’re looking for the convenience of a single monthly payment or want to save money over the life of your student loan(s), PNC can help.[2]
The PNC Education Refinance Loan (PERL) is specifically designed for refinancing student loans. To learn more about the options available to meet your unique needs, watch our series of videos on student loan refinancing.
Video: Why Refinance
Consolidating your student loans can make managing your student debt simpler with only one service provider and one monthly payment.
Video: Simplfiying Payments
Select the repayment term that best meets your financial goals: shorten your term to reduce total paid or extend your term to lower monthly payments.
Video: Repayment Period
You may want the security of knowing your rate is locked in for the life of your loan. Or, perhaps you'd prefer a lower rate right now, knowing you could pay more later on if rates go up. Whatever you decide, we've got you covered.
Video: Interest Rates
Learn what you need to get started, including what you'll need and how to apply.
Video: Getting Started
Additional Information
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
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PNC encourages customers and prospects with existing federal student loan debt to carefully consider their options before applying for a refinance loan at PNC. We recommend that you review and have a clear understanding of the COVID 19 Emergency Relief and Federal Student Aid and how it may impact your situation. When you refinance your existing federal student loan debt with PNC, you waive any current and potential future benefits and protections, if any, and replace those with the benefits of the PNC Education Refinance Loan.