Best Student Loan Rates for May 19, 2026: Abe Leads At 2.54%

Student loan rates have continued to drop as lenders have begun their competition going into the peak in-school lending season. As of May 19, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.54% APR and variable rates starting as low as 3.03% APR, depending on credit profile, degree program, and repayment term.

Abe℠ Student Loans currently offers the lowest fixed rate loan available. Student Choice is currently offering the lowest variable rate student loan available.

While federal student loan rates are set annually by Congress, Read Entire Article