Student Loans

Baptist Graduate Loans
Eligibility: American Baptist students attending non-ABC seminaries; must demonstrate financial need and be a member of an ABC congregation.

Amount: $1000 per year, up to three years

Deadline: May 31

Application:
American Baptist Churches, USA
Loans--Educational Ministries
P.O. Box 851
Valley Forge, PA 19842

Federal Student Loans

Eligibility: U.S. citizen

Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Application:
Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

http://fafsa.ed.gov

http://smu.edu/financial_aid/Loans.asp

Hattie M. Strong Foundation Student Loans

Eligibility: Interest-free loan for full-time students entering their final year of study; must possess qualities of leadership, motivation, character, need, self-reliance, scholastic record, service, and commitment to others.

Amount: $2500 (maximum)

Deadline: March 31 (Apply in writing between January 1 and March 31)

Application:
Hattie M. Strong Foundation
1620 Eye Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, D.C. 20006-2402

Presbyterian Student Loans

Eligibility: Enrolled full-time as an inquirer or candidate with a presbytery in the Presbyterian Church (USA); must demonstrate financial need and be academically in good standing.

Amount: $200 - $2000

Deadline: Unspecified

Application:
Office of Financial Aid for Studies
Presbyterian Church (USA)
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202-1396

United Methodist Student Loans

Eligibility: Must be admitted to a degree program in an accredited university and maintaining a C average or higher; must be an active, full member of The United Methodist Church and demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $5000 (per year) for full-time students; $2500 (per year) for part-time students.

Deadline: Varies depending on term

Application:
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
Office of Loans and Scholarships
615.340.7346
umloans@gbhem.org

http://gbhem.org or available in Perkins Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.