Advertiser Disclosure

Last updated: August 2026

ScholarRoads is an advertising-supported comparison site. That means the companies we link to may compensate us — and we want you to know exactly how that works.

How we're paid

We may earn a commission or referral fee when you click a link on ScholarRoads and apply for, or are approved for, a product with a lender such as College Ave or Sallie Mae. This comes at no extra cost to you — you don't pay more for using our links, and your rates and terms are set entirely by the lender.

How this affects what you see

Because we're compensated, these relationships can influence which lenders we feature and how prominently they appear. We do not review or list every lender available in the marketplace, and the order in which products appear is not solely based on which is cheapest for you.

What it doesn't change

Compensation does not change our honest assessment of a lender. When a lender we feature isn't the lowest-cost option, we say so. Our goal is to give you accurate, useful information so you can make your own decision — and then confirm the details directly with the lender.

For how we evaluate lenders, see our ranking methodology. For the FTC-required affiliate notice, see our Affiliate Disclosure.