What is JELF?
JELF provides interest-free loans to Jewish students from FL, GA, NC, SC and VA (excluding metro DC) pursuing higher education.
Our Impact
In 2024, JELF provided over $2 million to 473 Jewish students. Our students pay back at a consistent 99% repayment rate.
Thank you for Sponsoring
College is hard enough without the burden of student loan debt.
Income rarely matches the cost.
According to JELF's student applicants, 31% of Jewish families have a household income of under $50K. The Jewish community is not immune to debt or hardship.
College is getting more expensive.
The average cost of college (public and provide combined) in the U.S. is $25K/year. As inflation rises, this will only continue to grow.
Average student loan debt is $38K.
And that's a problem! With undergraduate student loan debt at an all time high, JELF provides crucial savings in the form of loans that never accrue interest!
standing by our 'jelfies'
Hear from JELF recipients all over the country giving their thanks to JELF to the tune of Stand By Me! From clergy to a mental health counselor and so many more, JELFies inspire us with their passions and commitment to giving back!
A World of Interest-Free Support!
JELF is part of a global network of Jewish interest-free loan providers. Through the International Association of Jewish Free Loans (IAJFL), you can discover resources tailored to your location - nearly anywhere in the world! Click below to find the interest-free loan agency serving your area.
