Jewish Education Loan Fund

JELF serves the financial need of Jewish students who do not have the necessary funds to pursue their higher education. This includes undergraduate, graduate and vocational schools.

 

• JELF loans are administered in FL, GA, NC, SC and VA, excluding metro DC.
• Students must submit an application each year.
• Personal interviews are required for first time and returning applicants + their cosigners.
• Students must accept all Federal Direct Loans offered (FAFSA).
• A student's cosigner must reside in the U.S.
• Loans are anonymous to anyone outside JELF's immediate staff. A committee of trained volunteers decides the amounts awarded based on an application summary which is void of both name and gender.
• All loans are "last dollar" and are under $10,000/year. These loans are intended to bridge the gap in aid between what a student has and what they still need to make it to school that year.