The application for JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) interest-free, last dollar financial aid is now open at JELF.ORG/APP.

JELF provides funding for Jewish college, graduate and vocational students in need. The goal is for Jewish students to graduate with as little student loan debt as possible.

THE CRITERIA: JELF serves Jewish students from the five-state region of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia (excluding metro DC). Students can attend any U.S. accredited college of their choice but must remain enrolled in school full-time, be in good academic standing, have a cosigner and plan to accept federal aid.