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To be eligible for a SAF loan the borrower must be 18 years old, enrolled in an accredited, degree-granting institution of higher education.

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Eligibility

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• Be 18 years of age

• Self-declared affiliation with the Jewish community

• Resident of Washington for at least 6 months

• Have a sufficient number of guarantors

• Proof of enrollment for Fall semester or quarter to an accredited, non-profit institution in the United States (e.g., undergraduate, vocational, technical, or community college program). Accepted proof – 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*

• Must not have been convicted of a felony

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 * Applicants with financial need will be prioritized.

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Excluded

Excluded for 2022/23 academic year

• Certificate programs

• Continuing education classes

• For-profit programs 

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Applicants can apply for support for Excluded programs through the General Fund.

As the SAF program grows larger, HFLA hopes to expand eligibility.

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FAQ

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