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Educations Loan Fund (ELF)

Total number of Loans Awarded 8

Sponsoring Chapters: 7

Total  Value of Loans Awarded: $106,000

Total Chapter Contributions (40 chapters): $14,904.46

Chapter Annual Reports Received: 24/40

Legacy Chapters (17)

2022-2023

Total number of Loans Awarded 7

Sponsoring Chapters: 6

Total  Value of Loans Awarded: $101,000

Total Chapter Contributions (40 chapters): $16,946.59

Chapter Annual Reports Received: 29/40

Legacy Chapters (19)

2021-2022

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The ELF interest rate has been reduced from 3% to 2% simple interest with a maximum loan amount of $12,000: associate and bachelor’s degree programs, technical or professional training, and post-graduate certifications; $15,000 for master degree students, and $20,000 for doctoral degree students…find a deserving applicant today!

5 WAYS TO FIND APPLICANTS

 

  1. Network in your community and post the ELF Flyer where women will see it.
  2. Visit local community colleges, universities, or junior colleges through the financial aid office or women’s groups on campus.
  3. Work with other local chapters.
  4. Spread the word with members of other organizations to which you belong.
  5. Learn more about ELF to share with your chapter by exploring the ELF Resources on the international website.

NEED AN ELF PROGRAM FOR YOUR CHAPTER?

The PowerPoint “Let’s Talk about ELF!” on our international website provides an excellent resource for an ELF program for your chapter. Find it on the ELF Resources page.