Higher Ed without Higher Costs JELF helps students earn degrees with interest free loans.
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College is hard enough without the burden of student loan debt.
College is getting more expensive
The average cost of college in the United States is $35K a year. This cost is only going to continue to grow.
Income rarely matches the cost.
31% of Jewish families have a household income of under $50K. The Jewish community is not immune to debt or hardship.
Average student loan debt is $30K
That's a problem! With student loan debt at an all time high, JELF is here to help!
Since 1961 JELF has provided over $18,000,000 in interest free loans to 2,696 Jewish students in our five-state region.
JELF students come from single parent families, immigrant families, families afflicted with illness, job-related issues and special needs. The list goes on! Our interest-free loans provide relief by helping Jewish students who have demonstrated need.
Together, we are making a difference.
$18M Loaned Over Time
2,696 Students Helped
99% Repayment Rate
Applying for Jelf's interest-free loan process is the easiest thing you'll do in college!
Start here Let's find out if you qualify
If you can check all the boxes below, you should apply for an interest-free loan through JELF!
Like a Puzzle Next we bring all of the pieces together
Don't worry, it's not a final exam. JELF staff will help you pull together all the stuff you'll need.
Stop Stressing The app is done. The initial docs are in. Your interview is complete!
Congrats! You are on your way to receiving an interest-free loan with JELF.
Depending on how early you applied, there may be some documents we still need to finalize, such as an up-to-date transcript, financial aid letter, and cost of attendance at your chosen school.
But aside from crossing t's and dotting i's, we want you to celebrate! College debt is a huge burden to so many budding young students, and because you took the time to work with us...you'll have less of it!
Would be awesome to have like a 'from our CEO' kind of thing either, either video or text. This is where you establish authority and expertise while empathizing with your target audience.
JELF Success Stories
JELF is dedicated to providing students with the means to
fulfill their educational goals.
STanding by our jelfies
In 2021 JELF recipients from all over the country gave their thanks to JELF to the tune of Stand By Me! From clergy to a mental health rehabilitation counselor and so much more, JELFies continue to inspire us with their passions and commitment to giving back.
Success Story Shaayna S.
Shaayna was accepted to college right as the 2007 financial crisis began. Her parents, both independent business owners, suddenly couldn’t make ends meet and didn’t have enough saved for college. Even with university scholarships, Work-Study, federal loans and a Parent Plus loan, Shaayna was unable to make ends meet. Luckily, she found out about JELF through BBYO.
Today as a Senior Manager at Price Waterhouse Cooper, she has been able to buy a house for her and her parents. Shaayna just got married and is now looking for ways to give back. She wants to help other women succeed and has started mentoring younger associates at her firm. “Thank goodness for JELF,” she said, “It’s such a great program.”