PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To encourage lenders such as banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, pension funds, insurance companies, and schools to make loans to vocational, undergraduate, and graduate students enrolled at eligible postsecondary institutions to help pay for educational expenses. The loans are insured by a State or private nonprofit guaranty agency and reinsured by the Federal government.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. EDUCATION;
- Higher Education - General;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Individual/Family;
- Student/Trainee;
- U.S. Citizen;
- Anyone/general public;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans);
- Anyone/general public;