As with scholarships and grants, many private organizations and affiliated groups, businesses, unions, foundations, etc., give special interest or general educational loans to qualifying students. A few noteworthy ones include:

The Hattie M. Strong Foundation
which grants interest free loans up to $3,000 to college students in the Washington, DC area, with one year or less remaining before graduation. For more information contact: Hattie M. Strong Foundation, 1620 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC 20006. (202) 331-1619.

The Loan Fund for Women in Engineering Studies
given by the Business and Professional Women's (BPW) Foundation. Applicant must be a female, US Citizen, and accepted at an accredited engineering and technology institute. For more information contact: Director of Scholarships, Business and Professional Women's Foundation, 2012 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036.

The United Methodist Church Student Loans
given for general studies to eligible members from all minority groups. For more information contact: Office of Loans and Scholarships, P.O. Box 871, Nashville, TN 37202-0871. (615)340-7346, or Fax (615)340-7367.

The Pickett & Hatcher Educational Fund,
which gives loans with preference to liberal arts majors meeting specific criteria in scholastic ability, financial need, and character. For more information visit their web site.

The Knights Templar Educational Foundation.
The loans are available in amounts of $1500.00 per year with a maximum of $3000.00 per student. There are allowances to increase the maximum amount under certain circumstances. The interest rate is 5% simple interest to be charged beginning 90 days after the specified graduation date. Contact your state office of the Knights Templar for more information.