Paying for School

The United Methodist Scholarship and Loan Programs are a churchwide educational service providing scholarships and loans to help supplement the financial needs of today's students. Funding for these scholarships and loans are provided through offerings, wills, annuities, and other designated gifts. Through the Loan Program, students may borrow up to $5,000 per year at 5 percent interest (Five for Five program). The 135-year-old United Methodist Student Loan Fund is the oldest student loan fund in the United States.

The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation is a national foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. A 42-year-old organization dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams. UMHEF provides scholarship aid for United Methodist students attending the 122 United Methodist-related institutions.

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For More Information Contact:

Melanie Overton, Assistant General Secretary
Schools, Colleges and Universities
Phone: 615-340-7406
Email: scu@gbhem.org  

Scholarships

Many people don't know that there are many opportunities and ways to pay for college, including a scholarship from The United Methodist Church.
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