For Institutions
Increase enrollment and better outcomes
Offering the right financing solution to match your students’ needs increases enrollment and eliminates barriers to education.
Meratas (pronounced "Merit-ahs") is the only provider of both a multi-lender marketplace and direct payment plan technology. By combining private loan options with flexible payment solutions, our partners can achieve virtually 100% coverage for all their student financing needs.
For Students
Compare rates from multiple lenders in minutes
Comparing lenders is the smart way to pay for your school, career training, or even your living expenses while you skill up. Meratas helps you do that by getting lenders to compete and present you with pre-qualified private loan offers.

Why Flexible Financing?
We believe that flexible financing can democratize access to education, and increase social mobility, workforce development, racial equality, and economic inclusion.
John Smith
Class of 2021
The Meratas Memo

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