California State University SCIQuest #CALST-RFI-00000848

CSU Seeks Information on Private Student and Parent Loan Options

The California State University is gathering information on private education loan options for students and parents. - Government buyer: The California State University (CSU); no specific campus, sub-agency, or office is identified. - Opportunity: CSU seeks information from alternative private education lenders serving undergraduate and graduate students, including those in online and self-support programs, and parents of undergraduate students. - Requested services: Information on loan terms, repayment flexibility, borrower support, and how offerings compare with standard market options. - Important considerations: CSU is interested in competitive, transparent, student-centered financing that supports educational access and affordability, social responsibility, and ethical financial practices. - OEMs and vendors: No lenders or other vendors are named in the opportunity. No OEMs, specific loan products, part numbers, or quantities are specified.

Description

The California State University is issuing this RFI to explore opportunities to collaborate with alternative private education loan lenders. The CSU seeks information from lenders serving undergraduate and graduate students, including online and self-support programs, as well as parents of undergraduate students. The objective is to understand lenders’ loan terms, repayment options, and borrower support compared with standard market offerings. The initiative emphasizes educational access, affordability, social responsibility, and ethical financial practices.

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