Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: August 2026

In line with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's guidelines (16 CFR Part 255), we want to be clear about our financial relationships with the companies we mention.

We use affiliate links

ScholarRoads participates in affiliate and referral programs, including with lenders such as College Ave and Sallie Mae. When you click a link on our site and then apply for or open a product, we may receive a commission or referral fee.

It costs you nothing extra

Using our links never costs you more. Your rates, terms, and eligibility are determined entirely by the lender, exactly as they would be if you visited the lender directly.

Our opinions are our own

Earning a commission does not change our honest assessment of any product. We share what we genuinely think each lender is good and bad at, and we'll tell you plainly when a lender we feature isn't the lowest-cost option. For more on how compensation can affect which products we show and how prominently, see our Advertiser Disclosure and ranking methodology.