EDUCATIONAL LOANS AVAILABLE TO COLLEGE STUDENTS (March 17, 2009, Southfield, MI) - Beginning April 1, college students may apply for interest-free loans for the 2009/2010 school year through the Jewish Educational Loan Service Program (JELS). Administered by JVS, Hebrew Free Loan Association, and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, the program is available to metro Detroit area Jewish residents. To be considered, applicants must be full-time students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or professional education; be able to document financial need; attend a Michigan educational institution unless a comparable education is not available in Michigan; and demonstrate academic progress toward a career objective. JELS is funded through a partnership of more than 70 private funds and philanthropic service organizations. Approximately 100 students are assisted each year through the JELS program. In addition to loans, JVS also provides counseling to parents and students interested in other financial aid options available through state, federal and private sources. For further information and application requests, please contact JELS Coordinator Marvin Berman at (248) 233-4209 or mberman@jvsdet.org. ~End~
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