What Is a Preferred Lender List — and Should You Use One?

Your school's preferred lender list doesn’t just recommend private student loan lenders. It can also be a starting point for your own research.

# What Is a Preferred Lender List — and Should You Use One? Your school's preferred lender list doesn’t just recommend private student loan lenders. It can also be a starting point for your own research. **Read the full article:** [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/student-loans/learn/preferred-lender-lists) *This article was originally published by NerdWallet. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*