Jeep Country Federal Credit Union of Holland, Ohio, has becomethe 100^th to sign on with the Smart Option Student Loanreferral program offered by Corporate One Federal Credit Unionsince June through Sallie Mae.

"Corporate One has received a positive and overwhelming responseto offering Sallie Mae's Smart Option Student Loan program, furtherconfirming our decision to provide this solution to our members,"said Paul Hixon, vice president of marketing and communications atthe corporate.

The program is intended for students and families seekingprivate student loans to help them cover the cost of college afterthey have maximized scholarships, grants and federalassistance.

"With recent changes to the student loan landscape, CorporateOne realized a student loan solution was needed so our memberscould cost-effectively serve their members who are saddled withpaying the increasingly expensive price tag that goes hand-in-handwith higher education," Hixon said.

With the Smart Option Student Loan, students make payments whilein school and graduate with less debt than those who make nopayments until after graduation. The loans are underwritten, fundedand serviced by Sallie Mae; participating CUs serve as a referralpoint via a link on their website. Sallie Mae providescomprehensive support and marketing materials.