Helping Schools Keep Students on the
Path to Graduation.
GradBridge provides a second-look private loan program for students who narrowly miss approval — giving them a path to completion while keeping the process simple and compliant for your office.
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GradBridge is a new option
For Your Students.
Every year, over a million students are denied private loans despite being close to approval. For juniors, seniors, and graduate students, the impact can be devastating — leaving them unable to complete their degree.
GradBridge gives schools a new option to share with students who have maxed out their federal funding and narrowly miss a private student loan approval, helping more of them stay enrolled and graduate.
Benefits for you and your students:
- Expanded access for students in need
- Keeps students on track toward graduation
- Robust features tailored toward students
- No added administrative work
- Fully compliant program
- Built by industry veterans
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Why
GradBridge.
About Us
GradBridge was founded by leaders with decades of experience in student lending.
Our mission is simple: to help students who narrowly miss approval with traditional private lenders find a path to complete their degree. We operate nationally, with origination and servicing handled by trusted partners like CampusDoor and Nelnet/Firstmark. Schools can have confidence that every aspect of our program is built on compliance, transparency, and a commitment to student success.
Certification and disbursement
GradBridge loans fit seamlessly into your existing financial aid process. Students apply directly with us, and once approved, loans are certified and disbursed to your institution the same way as other private student loans – including ELM, Great Lakes and your other preferred methods. There are no new systems or processes for your office to manage, and our dedicated school support team is always available to ensure smooth certification and disbursement.
We have over 2,000 schools on our eligibility list. Check if your school is is include using the link below.
Lender List Information
GradBridge can be included on your lender list as an option for students who may not qualify elsewhere. By offering GradBridge, you expand access to financing for students on the margin, while giving them a robust option backed by industry experts and proven servicers. Schools can feel confident knowing GradBridge was designed to help more students stay enrolled and graduate on time.
Our Commonline lender code is 836000
Our Commonline product code is CW2
Get In Touch.
We’re here to support schools every step of the way. Whether you’d like more information about how GradBridge works, resources to share with your staff, or details on including us in your lender information, our team is ready to help.
Simply complete the form below and a member of our dedicated school support team will be in touch shortly.
Have questions about a
loan in process?
Our dedicated School Support Team is here to help.
Whether you’re checking on an application, confirming enrollment, or have questions about loan certification, we’re just a call or email away.
Call Us
717-249-8800
(option 2 for schools)
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs.
