NerdWallet Announces Winners of Its 2026 Best-Of Awards for Student Loans

NerdWallet Announces Winners of Its 2026 Best-Of Awards for Student Loans

NerdWallet’s 2026 Best-Of Awards Recognize Top Student Loan Lenders Across Six Categories

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NerdWallet, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRDS), which provides trustworthy financial guidance to consumers and small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the winners of its 2026 Best-Of Awards for Student Loans.

This year, our team of four Nerds with more than 46 years of combined experience evaluated lenders across six categories to identify the best student loan options for borrowers enrolled in or planning to enroll in higher education.

To see the full list of winners, methodology and meet the Nerds behind the research, visit: https://www.nerdwallet.com/l/awards-student-loans-2026

NerdWallet’s 2026 Best Student Loan Lenders:

  • Best Student Loan Overall: Ascent
  • Best Student Loan for Parents: College Ave
  • Best Student Loan for Flexible Repayment Options: Ascent
  • Best Student Loan for International Students: SoFi
  • Best Student Loan for Graduate Students: College Ave
  • Best Student Loan for Refinancing: Earnest

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