UNITED METHODIST LOAN OPPORTUNITIES

THE UNITED METHODIST STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

Who May Borrow?

An applicant must be:

1. an active, full member of a United Methodist Church for at least one year prior to application

2. a citizen or permanent resident of the United States

3. admitted to a degree program in an accredited college/university OR a degree candidate attending a professional or graduate school accredited by its respective professional accrediting agency

4. maintaining at least a C average (or equivalent)

How Does One Apply?

A student attending a school related to the United Methodist Church should contact the financial aid office at the school. That office should have the necessary loan application forms.

At many state and independent colleges, the United Methodist campus minister serves as the loan representative for the United Methodist Student Loan Fund. For the name of the loan representative at other private professional schools, write to General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, The United Methodist Church, Office of Loans and Scholarships, P O Box 871, Nashville, TN 37202-0871. Contact their office for further details regarding deadline dates, legal obligations, repayment of the loan and amounts.

STUDENT AID FOUNDATION LOAN

The Student Aid Foundation Loan offers educational loans to females who are Georgia residents (attending school in or outside state of Georgia) or out-of-state females attending a Georgia school. You must have average grades, a keen sense of responsibility and personal integrity. This is for undergraduate or graduate study. You may be a traditional or a non-traditional student. There are three deadline dates: April 15, June 15, and October 15. Please note the deadlines are for the upcoming school year. For further information contact the Student Aid Foundation, Suite F-180, 2520 East Piedmont Road, Marietta, GA 30062-1700 or www.studentaidfoundation.org.

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