The John George Jr. Trust

Over the years, the John George Jr. Student Loan Fund has supported thousands of Jackson County students as they pursued their eduction. The fund has loaned more than $50 million to local students at a very low interest rate.

That’s not just money. That’s teachers, nurses, business owners and leaders.

You or a young person you know could be next. Learn more about our 2 percent student loans at johngeorge.org.

The mission of the John George Jr. Trust Fund is to support students and strengthen community. To learn more, check out this 2024 story from Jackson Magazine. And please share this link with a student who might need some financial support from our Student Loan Fund while pursuing a college education.

STORY: https://shorturl.at/1mAfg

The mission of Ella Sharp Museum: "We honor Ella Sharp's legacy by creating engaging experiences that inspire curiosity, foster learning, and strengthen our connection to the greater community."

That meshes well with the mission of the John George Jr. Trust: to support students and strengthen community. We appreciate everything the Ella Sharp Museum team does for the community and are glad to support the museum and its programs.

Learn more at ellasharpmuseum.org.

Are you or do you know a recent high school graduate in Jackson County who will be headed to college in the fall? Or a current college student who graduated from a Jackson County high school?

The John George Jr. Student Loan Fund was created to support local students and invest in our community.

College costs continue to rise, and affordable financing can make a meaningful difference. Graduates of any Jackson County high school are eligible to apply for student loans with a 2 percent interest rate.

If you know a student preparing for their next step, please help spread the word.

Learn more at johngeorge.org.

The John George Jr. Trust exists to support students and strengthen community.

We're proud to work with several amazing organizations in Jackson County that are working toward the same goals. Learn more through the links listed at johngeorge.org/resources.

The mission of Ella Sharp Museum reads as follows: "We honor Ella Sharp's legacy by creating engaging experiences that inspire curiosity, foster learning, and strengthening our connection to the greater community."

That fits in very well with our goal of supporting students and strengthening community. It is our pleasure to partner with and support the museum. If you haven 't been there in a while, there's no better time than now to stop in for a visit.

Thanks to Doug Blume and the team at Rise Above for all they do for the Jackson community.

The John George Jr. Trust exists to support students and strengthen community. Rise Above does both of those things and does them well.

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FAQ: HOW MUCH MONEY IS AVAILABLE?
The maximum amount for low-interest student loans is $7,500 per year with a maximum total loan amount of $30,000.

If you are a student (or know a student) from Jackson County who could you use some assistance in pursuing a college education, please visit johngeorge.org.

College is expensive. That’s no secret.

But what if your student loan didn’t feel overwhelming?

Through the John George Jr. Student Loan Fund, eligible Jackson County students can access loans with a fixed 2 percent interest rate. That's a fraction of what most students pay.

🎓 Same education.
🎓 Same degree.
🎓 Way less stress.

That’s what local support looks like. For more information, visit johngeorge.org.

Who is eligible for a low-interest student loan from the John George Jr. Student Loan Fund?

The requirements are quite simple. Applicants must:

• Be graduating from or have graduated from a high school located in Jackson County or be a resident of Jackson County (homeschooled students are eligible).
• Be a full-time college student during the years the applicant borrows from the program.
• Have a cosigner.

That’s it! For more information, please visit johngeorge.org.