Accredited four- or five-year institution that awards bachelor's degrees, advanced degrees, nursing diplomas or program certificates. Schools must qualify for Title IV aid under the Federal Higher Education Act.

An institution of higher education declared eligible by the United States Department of Education to offer financial aid.

An institution of higher education, public or private nonprofit institution, private career school, or public or private nonprofit postsecondary vocational institution, which meets all criteria for participation in the Federal Title IV Programs.

In order to be eligible for our private loan program, a borrower must attend a school that has been approved for participation in the program. There are more than 25,000 such eligible schools, representing elementary, secondary, two-year and four-year public and private institutions for virtually all levels of education across the country. These schools are available on our loan program's Web site and are listed by state as part of the application process. Should your school not appear on the list, please call during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) and one of our agents will assist you.

1. A post-secondary institution of higher education or a vocational school declared eligible by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program. Some guarantors may require schools to complete a separate, agency-specific participation agreement. 2. An institution of higher education that meets Nellie Mae's lending eligibility criteria.

A post-secondary institution of higher education or a post-secondary vocational school declared eligible by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in the FFELP.