Considering Student Loans?

Take advantage of no-interest or extended payment plans instead.

Have you considered using SDI’s no interest payment plan instead of borrowing student loans? It can help reduce your total loan debt and save you money on interest.

For example, if you borrow $10,000 in student loans at a 6.533% interest rate, you could pay approximately $3,646 in interest alone over a standard 10-year repayment plan.

Payment Options

Weighing the Pros and Cons

In-School No-Interest Plan

SDI offers students the option to make no-interest payments during their program. This option is available to all eligible students, and all payments must be completed before the program ends.

Pros

  • No credit check
  • No penalty for early payment
  • No interest
  • Flexible monthly payments
  • No long-term debt
  • No need for federal aid
  • Graduate with peace of mind

Cons

  • Higher monthly payments

Extended Payment Plan

SDI offers full and partial cash-pay students an extended payment plan with interest for lower monthly payments. This plan requires a minimum monthly payment of $400 and allows payments beyond program completion. This payment plan option is serviced by a 3rd party payment plan servicer. No additional fees (i.e. origination) applied.

Pros

  • No credit check
  • No penalty for early payment
  • Low interest
  • Flexible monthly payments
  • No long-term debt
  • Fixed or graduated payment options
  • Convenient online process
  • Lower monthly payment than No-Interest Plan
  • Shorter payment period than student loans

Cons

  • Interest charged
  • Longer repayment period than No-Interest Plan

Title IV Federal Loans

Federal loans from the U.S. Department of Education are available to all eligible students. These loans help finance education but may accrue interest and include origination fees.

Pros

  • No credit check
  • Low monthly payments

Cons

  • Post-graduation financial strain
  • Highest overall cost
  • Debt may limit future choices like homeownership, starting a business, or pursuing
    educational goals
  • Debt can hurt credit scores, affecting approvals for cars, homes, or credit cards
  • Reduced savings for emergencies or investments
  • Defaulted loans can lead to wage garnishment, lost tax refunds, and damaged credit
  • Hard to discharge in bankruptcy
  • All direct loans include an origination fee
  • Interest on unsubsidized loans accrues while in school

Still have questions?

SDI Financial Services is available to discuss these options with you. We’re happy to help you determine the best path for your current and future financial situation.

SDI Financial Services:

800-336-8939 Ext. 2
financialservices@sdi.edu

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