Our Donors
Our donors consist of businesses, organizations, and individuals whose generosity will help the next generation of doctors, nurses, researchers, engineers, teachers, and others begin their careers without thousands of dollars in student loan debt looming over them for years to come. In donating to S.A.A., our donors have a sense of pride that they have played a role in helping these future professionals. Furthermore, these generous donors are aware that student loan debt has become a national economic issue, and their contributions are helping to relieve the burden placed on society.
Our Beneficiaries
S.A.A. beneficiaries are individuals who have completed the academic requirements for their degree program, graduated from a college or university, and earned their degree in a qualified major. Many of these individuals were overlooked by the traditional scholarship and grant process and required student loan money to attend their university. Unlike scholarship recipients who receive their award prior to the completion of their degree, qualifying S.A.A. applicants have already proven their academic success, have begun work in their field, and are currently making payments towards their student loans, as S.A.A. aims to reward and encourage responsible behavior. We believe that all our beneficiaries will have successful careers and in years to come, may end up becoming one of our future donors.
How It Works
S.A.A. beneficiaries will receive funding from donors who contribute financially to S.A.A. for the sole purpose of paying off student loans. While in some ways similar to university endowments, S.A.A. differs from endowment funds, grants, and traditional scholarships, as the donations are only for students who have graduated.
S.A.A. applicants must first submit an application here.
Once accepted, applicants will be asked for additional information, and a profile will be created where they will be able to access information regarding the status of their funding.
Once the donation is received, S.A.A. will distribute the amount to the loan companies, as the money does not go directly to the beneficiaries.