Student Access Fund (SAF)
Application Information
Applications Open
May 1 - 31st
(Application closes at 6pm PDT)
June - July
Interviews
Loan Decisions
July - Aug
Loan funds released
Program Eligibility
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18 years of age or older
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Self-declared affiliation with the Jewish community
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Resident of Washington State for 6 months or more
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Two guarantors
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Proof of enrollment for Fall semester or quarter to an accredited, non-profit institution in the United States (e.g., undergraduate, graduate, vocational, technical, or community college program).
Acceptable documentation includes a tuition bill and or schedule for fall semester. (Some international programs will be considered eligible) -
Provide Financial Aid Award Letter from school student will be attending*
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Must not have been convicted of a felony
* Applicants with financial need will be prioritized.
Exclusions
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Certificate programs
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Continuing education classes
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For-profit programs
For answers to frequently asked questions, click here to go to our FAQ page.
Repayment Schedules
Required Documents
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Borrower application
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Two guarantors (a married couple is one guarantor)
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Supporting documentation
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Proof of Enrollment (Fall class schedule or tuition bill)
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Institution’s Student Financial Aid Award (if applied for aid)
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Photo ID with proof of age (driver’s license, student id or birth certificate)
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Current Transcript
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