Federal Stafford Loan Why UAlbany has Lenders For Your Consideration The Financial Aid Office takes counseling very seriously.  While there are dozens of student loan companies offering hundreds of different products, features, benefits, and incentives; we know that the average student/parent does not have the time, knowledge, or resources to research all of the available options.  We also know that promotional materials or websites that lenders employ are “advertising”, and as such are not designed to give the full picture or side-by-side product comparisons.  We have even found some of the advertising to be intentionally misleading. UAlbany closely monitors the performance of all our student loan lenders to ensure the highest quality of service and products for our students and their families.  Lenders whom we present for your consideration have demonstrated a commitment to providing the very best customer service, technology, and quick loan processing.  These lenders have worked collaboratively with the higher education community to continuously improve and expand the services we collectively provide to students and families, and to keep borrowing costs as low as possible.  Lenders whom we present for your consideration provide the Financial Aid Office with detailed information about their product and services so the Financial Aid Office can provide you with a side-by-side comparison of interest rates, fees, features, and benefits.  Most importantly, lenders whom we present for your consideration have worked together with UAlbany to ensure that the student loan process is smooth and efficient for you.