(a) To further the purposes of this Act, the Commission is authorized to originate loans for educational purposes, to students enrolled at higher education institutions. The Commission may establish borrower eligibility requirements for Commission originated loans. Loans originated by the Commission may be, but are not required to be, guaranteed by the Commission or any other entity.
     (b) The Commission may make loans with the proceeds of bonds issued pursuant to this Act or with such other funds as may be available to the Commission.
     (c) The administrative expenses of the Commission’s direct lending programs shall be supported by the General Revenue Fund through an appropriation by the General Assembly for such purposes and may also be paid with such other funds as may be available to the Commission.