The Scholarship
and
Financial Aid
Resource Guide
2008-2009
Updated by Kay Paksoy, BSW Intern
September 2008
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………..pg. 4
Scholarships………………………………………………………………………………………..pg. 5
 American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation - Career
Development Grants
 American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation - American
Fellowships
 American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Scholarships International Fellowships
 Business and Professional Women's Foundation- Career Advancement Scholarship
 Council on Social Work Education - Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship
 Council on Social Work Education - Minority Fellowship Programs
 Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
 Fund for Lesbian and Gay Scholarships (FLAGS)
 George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship
 Hispanic Scholarship Fund
 Jewish Community Career Center Association
 National Association of Black Social Workers
 National Association of Puerto Rican/Hispanic Social Workers
 National Association of Social Workers Foundation
 The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
 P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Indian Health Service
Awards……………………………………………………………………………………………..pg. 11
 American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work – Judith Holm Memorial Student
Awards Program
 American Society on Aging - Graduate Student Research Award
 American Society on Aging - Undergraduate Student Award
 National Association of Social Workers - North Carolina Chapter - Toby Brown Award
(BSW)
 National Association of Social Workers - North Carolina Chapter - Presidents’ Award
(MSW)
Loan Repayment Programs………………………………………………………………….pg. 12
 Higher Education Reauthorization and Opportunity Act
 Loan Forgiveness for Social Workers in the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007
 Federal Perkins Loan Program
 National Health Service Corps - Loan Repayment Program
 National Institutes of Health (NIH)- Loan Repayment Program
 North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative
 North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science, and Mathematics
 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Indian Health Service Loan
Repayment Program
 Student Loan Debt Assistance
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 Other Federal Resources
Special Loan Programs………………………………………………………………………...pg. 17
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Emanuel Sternberger Educational Loan Fund
National Association of Social Workers Wells Fargo Capital for Knowledge Program
Internet Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources……………………………………..pg. 18
Chapter Contact Information………………………………………………………………..pg. 19
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Introduction
This guide is designed to help social work students at all academic levels find financial aid
assistance to achieve their educational goals. Included in this guide are
scholarship descriptions with contact information, student loan repayment
and loan forgiveness programs, recent information regarding loan options for
those pursuing a social service profession, listings of internet scholarship
search engines, and school contact information for assistance with financial
aid.
In developing this guide, we have focused on awards that are social work
specific as well as awards that promote social work values. Because it is
impossible to include every available scholarship, we encourage you to explore other
scholarship possibilities by talking with your school financial aid office, your academic advisor,
and using other Internet resources.
If you need further assistance in finding financial aid, feel free to contact us at the Chapter
office. We are always glad to help you.
Good Luck!
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Scholarships
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation Career Development Grants
Contact Information:
AAUW Educational Foundation
Dept. 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
319-337-1716, ext. 60
aauw@act.org
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/career_development.cfm
Description:
Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are
preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Special
consideration is given to women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced
degree or credentials in nontraditional fields.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation American Fellowships
Contact Information:
AAUW Educational Foundation
Dept. 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
319-337-1716, ext. 60
aauw@act.org
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/american.cfm
Description:
American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or
scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions.
Scholarships given include:
 Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowships
 Dissertation Fellowships
 Summer/Short-term Research Publication Grants
American Association of American Women (AAUW) International
Scholarships - International Fellowships
Contact Information:
AAUW Educational Foundation
Dept. 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
319-337-1716, ext. 60
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aauw@act.org
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/international.cfm
Description:
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are
not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Graduate and postgraduate studies are
accepted at accredited institutions. Several fellowships are available for study outside of
the U.S.
Business and Professional Women's Foundation – Career Advancement
Scholarship
Contact Information:
Scholarship Hotline: 1-800-525-3729
http://www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3381
Description:
Career Advancement Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to
disadvantaged women who want to further their education. Scholarships are provided
to women who wish to advance in their career, or will soon enter or re-enter the
workforce. Applicants must be 25 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen, demonstrate
critical need for financial assistance, demonstrate clear career plans, be officially
accepted into a program or course of study in an accredited institution in the U.S.,
Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and graduate between December 1, 2008 and
August 31, 2010.
Council on Social Work Education - Carl A. Scott Book Scholarships
Contact Information:
http://www.cswe.org/CSWE/scholarships/
Description:
The Carl A. Scott Book Scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated a
commitment to work for equity and social justice in social work. The awards will be
made to students from ethnic groups of color (African American, American Indian, Asian
American, Mexican American, and Puerto Rican) who are in their last year of study for a
social work degree in a baccalaureate or master's degree program accredited by CSWE.
Council on Social Work Education – Minority Fellowship Program (MFP)
Contact Information:
mfp@cswe.org
http://www.cswe.org/CSWE/scholarships/
Description:
The Mental Health and Substance Abuse and The Underrepresented Mental Health
Research are two fellowship programs offered by the Council for students in doctoral
study.
 The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fellowship Program is designed for social
workers, with a social work Masters degree, who are preparing for leadership,
teaching, consulting, training, policy development, and administration in mental
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health and substance abuse with ethnic minorities. Applicants must devote their time
fully to their doctoral studies while in the program.
 The Underrepresented Mental Health Research Fellowship Program is designed for
applicants to explore their research interest in the field of mental health. The
participant must enroll in a doctoral program that offers training in mental health
research.
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Contact Information:
http://www.davisputter.org/apply.html
Description:
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund has provided need-based grants to student activists
who are able to do academic work at the college level and who are actively involved in
the movement for social and economic justice. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement but
there is a strong preference for grantees who are building the progressive movement in
the U.S. Davis-Putter scholars are both graduate and undergraduate students and must
be enrolled in an accredited school for the time period covered by their grant.
Fund for Lesbian and Gay Scholarships (FLAGS)
Contact Information:
Whitman-Brooks
The Scholarship Fund
PO Box 48320
Los Angeles, CA 90048-0320
213-650-5752
http://www.washburn.edu/sobu/broach/flags.txt
Description:
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This fund provides financial assistance to gay, lesbian, and bisexual students
involved in the community. The scholarship amount varies and depends on
financial need. The deadline is mid-September for the current school year.
The fund’s Youth Project Scholarship also awards grants to tenth and eleventh
grade students who wish to pursue postsecondary education.
George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship
Contact Information:
George E. Meares Scholarship Committee
2714 Georgia Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Description:
The George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship provides grants for the support of graduate
study in social work, social science, or criminal justice.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Contact Information:
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http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx
Description:
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's largest private organization
providing scholarship opportunities for Hispanics. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0
GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent, be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, and
be pursuing or plan to pursue a first undergraduate or graduate degree. Scholarships
given include:
 College Scholarship Program
 Community College Transfer Scholarship Program
 High School Students
 Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS)
Jewish Community Career Center Association
Contact Information:
Lonny Friedman, Scholarship Coordinator
JCC Association
520 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018
Telephone: (212) 786 - 5111
Fax: (212) 481 - 4174
lfriedman@jcca.org
http://www.jccworks.com/Scholarship.lasso
Description:
This scholarship is designed to aid students enrolled in a master’s degree program in
social work, Jewish communal studies, physical education, early childhood education,
cultural arts, or another degree program relevant to a career in a Jewish Community
Center. Applicants must have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher,
demonstrate leadership potential, and agree to work in a JCCA-affiliated Jewish
community center for three years after graduation.
National Association of Black Social Workers
Contact Information:
http://www.nabsw.org/MServer/SiteData//10/documents/OSA%20Newsletter%20FallWinter%202007-2.pdf
Description:
The applicant must be a member of NABSW, have a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0
scale, is an African American and demonstrate community service, and must express
research interest in the black community. Also, the student must be enrolled for fulltime study at an accredited United States social work program for the semester that the
award will be granted. Scholarships given include:
 The Cenie “Jomo” Williams Tuition Scholarship
 Selena Danette Brown Book Award
 The Guynn Family Book Scholarship
 Dr. Joyce Beckett Scholarship
 Emma & Meloid Algood Memorial Scholarship
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National Association of Puerto Rican/Hispanic Social Workers
Contact Information:
631-864-1536
http://www.naprhsw.com
Description:
The organization provides scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students in the
Schools of Social Welfare. Contact the organization for information on the application
process and criteria.
National Association of Social Workers Foundation
Contact Information:
naswfoundation@naswdc.org
Scholarships & Awards Hotline: 202-48-8600, ext. 504
http://www.naswfoundation.org/fellowships.asp
Description:
The organization provides scholarships, fellowships, and research awards to students.
Contact the organization for information on the application process and criteria.
 Jane B. Aron Doctoral Fellowship is a $4,000 fellowship awarded to a doctoral
candidate whose dissertation focuses on health policy and practice.
 Eileen Blackey Doctoral Fellowship is a $2,000 fellowship awarded to a doctoral
candidate whose dissertation focuses on welfare policy and practice.
 Consuelo W. Gosnell MSW Scholarship awards up to 10 scholarships in the
amount of $1,000 to $4,000 for students who have demonstrated a willingness
to work with American Indian/Alaska Native or Hispanic/Latino populations in
the United States.
 Verne LaMarr Lyons MSW Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a
candidate who has interest and/or demonstrated ability in health/mental health
practice and a commitment to working in African American communities.
 Ruth Fizdale Chapter Research Program is awarded to NASW chapters who
wish to conduct pilot research projects in social policy.
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Contact Information:
pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org
212-547-6926
www.pdsoros.org
Description:
The Fellowships are grants for up to two years of graduate study in the U.S. Candidates
must demonstrate the relevance of graduate education to their long-term career goals
and potential in enhancing their contributions to society. A Fellow may pursue a
graduate degree in any professional field or scholarly discipline in the Arts, Humanities,
Social Sciences, and Sciences. The Program is open to individuals who retain loyalty and
a sense of commitment to their country of origin as well as to the U.S., but is intended
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to support individuals who will continue to regard the United States as their principal
residence and focus of national identity.
 A New American is an individual who (1) is a resident alien; i.e., holds a
Green Card or, (2) has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen or (3) is the child
of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. A Green Card holder
must have had more than one year of IRS filings. The applicant must
either have a bachelor’s degree or be in her/his final year of
undergraduate study. Those who have a bachelor’s degree may already
be pursuing graduate study and may receive Fellowship support to
continue that study. Individuals who are in the third, or subsequent, year
of study in the same graduate program are not, however, eligible for this
competition. Students who have received a master’s degree in a program
and are continuing for a doctoral degree in the same program are
considered to have been in the same program from the time they began
their work on their master’s degree.
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
Contact Information:
515-255-3153
(Ask for the International Student Adviser)
http://www.peointernational.org/about/
Description:
The International Peace Scholarships are awarded to women who are citizens of
countries other than the United States or Canada for graduate study in a degree from a
school in the United States or Canada.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Indian Health Service
Contact Information:
IHS Scholarship Program Office
801 Thompson Ave., Suite 120
Rockville, MD 20852
301-443-6197
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/Scholarships/index.html
Description:
 Health Professions Preparatory Scholarship Program: for students who enroll in
compensatory or preparatory courses leading to entry to health professional schools.
Students must be an American Indian or Alaska Native (Federally or State recognized)
and intend to serve Indian people upon completion of professional health care
education and training as a health care provider in the discipline/specialty for which
he/she is taking preparatory courses and for which the application is submitted.
 Health Professions Scholarship Program - provides financial assistance for American
Indian and Alaska Native (Federally recognized only) students enrolled in health
professions and allied health professions programs. For this program, there are
service obligations and payback requirements that the recipient incurs upon
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acceptance of the scholarship funding. Priority is given to Graduate Students, and
Junior and Senior Level Students, unless otherwise specified. A Priority Health Career
Category includes Medical Social Work, Masters Level only.
Awards
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work- Judith Holm Memorial
Student Awards Program
Contact Information:
abe@abecsw.org
http://www.abecsw.org/about-student-awrds.php
Description:
ABE, the national board-certification organization for clinical social work, is an advocate
for strong clinical tracks in graduate school and thorough preparation of students
entering clinical practice. ABE offers awards to second-year master's students who can
demonstrate excellence in preparation for clinical social work practice. Competitors
submit papers based on clinical work done in a field placement or practicum.
American Society on Aging - Graduate Student Research Award
Contact Information:
Nancy Decia
Coordinator, Education and Training
833 Market Street, Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103-1824
415-974-9610
awards@asaging.org
http://www.asaging.org/awards
Description:
An annual award for graduate research projects in the field of aging. The award is given
for the best research paper on a completed project. Entrants must be current graduate
students, or must have completed their studies no more than one year before the time
of submission.
American Society on Aging - Undergraduate Student Award
Contact Information:
Award Coordinator
833 Market Street, Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103-1824
415-974-9602
vjones@asaging.org
http://www.asaging.org/awards
Description:
The American Society on Aging is accepting applications for its annual award for
undergraduate students. The award is given for exemplary original work related to the
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theme of the NCOA-ASA Joint Conference. Entrants must be current undergraduate
students or must have completed their studies no more than one year before the time
of submission.
National Association of Social Workers - North Carolina Chapter - Toby Brown
Award
Contact Information:
NASW-NC
P.O. Box 27582
Raleigh, NC 27611-7582
http://www.naswnc.org/pages/about/award/tobyBrown.html
919-828-9650 or 1-800-280-6207
naswncmembership@naswnc.org
Description:
The fund provides an annual award of up to $1,000 to a BSW student member from a
CSWE accredited social work program. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding
academic work, as well as accomplishments and work in the field during an internship.
Candidates must also be involved in the student social work association at their school.
Awards are given around the time of student graduation.
National Association of Social Workers - North Carolina Chapter - Presidents’
Award
Contact Information:
NASW-NC
P.O. Box 27582
Raleigh, NC 27611-7582
http://www.naswnc.org/pages/about/award/president.html
919-828-9650 or 1-800-280-6207
naswncmembership@naswnc.org
Description:
This fund provides an annual award of $1,000 to an MSW student member from a
CSWE accredited social work program in North Carolina. Applicants must be members
of NASW who are expected to graduate within the current academic year from a
CSWE accredited (or in candidacy status) MSW program in North Carolina.
Each applicant must demonstrate exemplary performance and leadership in coursework,
field placement, student social work associations, university/college leadership roles, as
well as other community organizations.
Loan Repayment Programs
Higher Education Reauthorization and Opportunity Act
Contact Information:
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http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/
Description:
Signed on August 14th, 2008, the law includes loan forgiveness for social workers,
mental health professionals, school counselors, and among other professions. The law
also requires an increase in Pell Grant amounts. The law encourages students to enter
public service jobs.
Loan Forgiveness for Social Workers in the College Cost Reduction Act of
2007
Contact Information:
https://ssl.capwiz.com/socialworkers/issues/alert/?alertid=10355231
The Federal Student Aid Information Center: 800-433-3243
Description:
The US Department of Education has created a new call center for borrowers to obtain
information about the Cost Reduction Act of 2007. The portion of this legislation that is
most pertinent to social workers is the section on loan forgiveness. The law forgives
outstanding education debt for those that meet the eligibility requirements.
Federal Perkins Loan Program
Contact Information:
http://www.ed.gov/programs/fpl/index.html
(Also, contact your college or university financial aid office).
Description:
The Federal Perkins Loan Program provides low-interest loans to help needy students
finance the costs of postsecondary education. Borrowers who undertake certain public,
military, or teaching service employment are eligible to have all or part of their loans
cancelled.
National Health Services Corps - Loan Repayment Program
Contact Information:
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/join_us/lrp.asp
Description:
The NHSC continually seeks clinicians dedicated to working with our Nation's
underserved. We have created a program to connect these unique individuals with the
communities that need them, and to support them during their initial time of service.
Requirements include: commitment to provide primary care service in a priority health
professional shortage area for a minimum of two years, U.S. citizenship with a valid,
unrestricted license and/or certificate for the State where you plan to practice, have no
other existing service commitments, and be free of judgment liens arising from federal
debt.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Loan Repayment Program
Contact Information:
http://www.lrp.nih.gov/
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Description:
This is specifically, for social workers and other professionals planning a career in the
area of research involving clinical, contraceptive and infertility, pediatric, or health
disparities. Prerequisites are as follows: 1) A doctorial 2) At least 50% of the time must
be spent in research that is funded by either the local, state or federal government or a
nonprofit organization 3) The educational loan debt should be equal or greater than
20% of their institutional base salary.
North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative
Contact Information:
http://ssw.unc.edu/cwec/index.html
Description:
Applicants must be a BSW or MSW student interested in the course of study leading to
employment and leadership in public child welfare. Housed at six participating
universities and with four more new school additions, the Collaborative has had more
than 332 students participate and offer scholars financial incentives and specialized
training, courses, and field education. In turn, students are obligated to work in a North
Carolina public child welfare agency. For every year or partial year in which support was
received, students commit to working 12 months. A unique component of the program
is that students fulfill their state-mandated, child welfare pre-service training
requirements upon graduation. Contact the Child Welfare Education Collaborative
Coordinator at the school you are attending or plan to attend for more information.
Participating BSW Programs
Appalachian State
Judith Wesson
Department of Sociology and Social Work
P.O. Box 32115
209 Chapell Wilson Hall - Rm 227
Boone NC 28607-2115
Office: (828) 262-7509
Fax: (828) 262-2294
Email: wessonjc@appstate.edu
North Carolina State
Deborah Hairr
Social Work Program
Campus Box 7639
Raleigh NC 27695-7639
Office: (919) 893-3181
Fax: (919) 515-4403
Email: DHairr@aol.com
UNC-Wilmington
Gwen Clark
Department of Social Work
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601 S. College Road
Wilmington NC 28403-5979
Office: (910) 962-7658
Fax: (910) 962-7283
Email: clarkg@uncw.edu
Participating MSW Programs
East Carolina
University
Ruth Harrison
College of Human Ecology
School of Social Work
Rivers 219-B
Greenville NC 27858
Office: (252) 328-2100
Fax: (252) 328-0302
Email: harrison@ecu.edu
JMSW
Dan Beerman
UNC - Greensboro, Department of Social Work
268 Stone Bldg.
P O Box 26170
Greensboro NC 27402-6170
Office: (336) 256-0528
Fax: (336) 334-5210
Email: drbeerma@uncg.edu
UNC-Chapel Hill
Wanda F. Reives
UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work
325 Pittsboro St., CB# 3550
Chapel Hill NC 27599-3550
Office: (919) 962-8982
Fax: (919) 843-6398
Email: wreives@email.unc.edu
The NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative has welcomed four new schools to the
program:
UNC-Charlotte
Dr. A. Suzanne Boyd, Program Coordinator
Department of Social Work
Office: 704-687-6179
Email: sboyd@uncc.edu
Western Carolina
John Q. Hodges, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Department Head
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Department of Social Work
G04 McKee Building
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone: 828-227-3842
E-mail: jqhodges@wcu.edu
Fayetteville State
UNC Pembroke
For more information, contact the Department of Social Work:
http://www.uncfsu.edu/sw/index.htm
For more information, contact the Department of Social Work:
http://www.uncp.edu/sw/
North Carolina Student Loan Program for Health, Science, and Mathematics
Contact Information
919-549-8614
http://www.cfnc.org/Gateway?command=GetBasedProgramDetail&note=no&type=7&v
ocType=10&vocational=yes&id=83
Description:
Legal residents of North Carolina who are U.S. citizens and who have been accepted as
full-time students in accredited associate, baccalaureate, master's or doctoral programs
leading to a degree are eligible for this program. Studies must be in specified health,
science, or mathematic-related fields (social work is an eligible degree program).
Students may attend a North Carolina postsecondary institution or an eligible out-ofstate institution. Award recipients are chosen according to major, academic capabilities,
and financial need. Maximum loans range from $3,000 to $8,500 a year depending on
the degree level. Loans are renewable annually on the basis of continued financial need
and satisfactory academic progress. Loans must be supported by a promissory note
with notarized signatures from the recipient and two sureties.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Indian Health Service Loan
Repayment Program
Contact Information:
801 Thompson Avenue, Ste. 120
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Phone: (301) 443-3396
Fax: (301) 443-4815
http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/LRP/Apply.asp
Description:
Applicants sign contractual agreements with the Secretary for 2 years and fulfill their
agreements through full-time clinical practice at an Indian Health Service facility or
approved Indian health program. In return, the Loan Repayment Program will repay all
or a portion of the applicant's eligible health professionals educational loans
(undergraduate and graduate) for tuition expenses. Applicants are eligible to have their
educational loans repaid in amounts up to $20,000 per year for each year of service. In
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addition, the Loan Repayment Program will pay up to 20% of Federal taxes directly to
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)--incurred as a result of payment.
Student Loan Debt Assistance
Contact Information:
http://www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org/
Description:
The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) has developed a new website, the Student
Loan Borrower Assistance Project that can help loan saddled social workers and other
borrowers to find out more information about the recently passed College Cost
Reduction and Access Act, among other student loan related issues. This multi-featured
website was created for people who already have student loans and want to know more
about their options and rights. The site enables the borrowers to browse a wide range
of issues, such as loan basics, default and delinquency, bankruptcy, loan cancellation,
repayment, and collections.
Other Federal Resources:
 U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov or
http://www.ed.gov/finaid/info/find/edpicks.jhtml?src=ov
 Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid: http://www.finaid.org/
 Income Contingent Repayment: http://finaid.org/loans/icr.phtml
 Volunteer Organizations: http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/service.phtml
 Military: http://www.finaid.org/military/
Special Loan Programs
Emanuel Sternberger Educational Loan Fund
Contact Information:
910-275-6316
P.O. Box 1735
Greensboro, NC 27402
Description:
Must be legal resident of the Triad area of North Carolina; NO EXCEPTIONS. Students
must be entering junior or senior year of college or graduate school. Loans are limited
to $1,000 for the first year and $2,000 for subsequent years with a cap of $5,000 and
renewable upon request. Loans are repayable in monthly installments upon graduating
or stopping school. Students must be enrolled full time and taking sufficient hours to
complete their programs in the normal time frame.
National Association of Social Workers Wells Fargo Capital for Knowledge
Program
Contact Information:
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www.naswdc.org/joinBenefits/wellsFargo.asp
Description:
The Wells Fargo Capital for Knowledge program offers NASW members private creditbased education loans as well as access to free online college and scholarship searches
and assistance with federal loan programs. The Capital for Knowledge loan program is
an exclusive plan offered to provide assistance in financing education. This program
provides the most flexible, affordable and convenient education financing available.
Internet Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources
Check the following websites for scholarship search information and general information
on financial aid.
For scholarships and loans in North Carolina
 College Foundation of North Carolina
http://www.cfnc.org/index.jsp
 Loan to Learn
http://www.loantolearn.org
General scholarship search engines
 Fastweb
http://www.fastweb.com
Financial Aid Information
 U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov
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Chapter Contact Information
If you should need any assistance finding other scholarship resources for social work
students, information on social work education in North Carolina, or NASW membership
information, please feel free to contact the Chapter office. We are more than happy to
assist you.
National Association of Social Workers- North Carolina Chapter
Street Address:
412 Morson St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 27582
Raleigh, NC 27611-7582
Phone: 919-828-9650 or toll-free 800-280-6207
Fax: 919-828-1341
Email: naswnc@naswnc.org
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