Am I Eligible?

The application criteria are simple. You must:

Graduate from a Stark County high school; be a Stark County resident who graduated from the ABC (A Better Chance) program; be a Stark County resident who is eligible to graduate from a Stark County high school, but choose to attend and graduate out of county; or a Stark County resident who was home schooled.
Enroll for at least 12 credit hours per term in a post high school, undergraduate degree-granting program. This includes associate degrees, technical-school and trade school programs.
Have and maintain minimum term and cumulative grade point averages of 2.00.

Requirements for Receiving a Loan

To receive a loan the student must:

Have the ability to perform satisfactorily in a post high school undergraduate training or college program.
Demonstrate the industry, determination and fortitude to graduate.
Show a proven need for financial assistance beyond what the applicant and family can provide.
Demonstrate a commitment that the money will be repaid per the terms of the loan agreement.

To apply for a student loan:

File a Canton Student Loan Foundation application by June 1 prior to the beginning of your fall semester. Complete our online application or download the printed version, complete it and mail it to our office. You can also request an application packet be sent to you in the mail, complete it and return it to our office. We are located at 4874 Higbee Ave NW, Suite #204 Canton, Ohio 44718.
Submit a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA.
Submit letters of reference from two responsible individuals.
Provide transcripts of high school and college grades. Must be official transcripts. No copies will be accepted.
All eligible student loan applicants will be interviewed by one of our Foundation Trustees.