Help to Lighten the Load of Your Student Loans
Every year, WoodmenLife will give 200 $1,000 awards that can help you get closer to financial security.
You're done with school, and you're building your future. Now, you're wondering about how you can lighten the load of your federal student loans. You could be eligible for help from the WoodmenLife Student Loan Relief Program.
The 2021 application period begins May 1, 2021.
Who's Eligible?
Award recipients must:
- Be a member1 for at least 3 years
- Be part of a family where everyone is a WoodmenLife member
- Have graduated from a post-secondary trade school, college or other institution
- Provide documentation of student loan debt in good standing (your loan cannot be in default or delinquent and must be a federal student loan that is not private or state sponsored)
How We Choose
You don't have to prove you were a straight A student, because transcripts aren't needed. Applicants will complete an online application that includes short essay questions. Award recipients will be selected based on:
- Community service
- Patriotism
- Loan statements
Want to Learn More?
Read more on the Frequently Asked Questions page or get started by connecting with your Representative.
If you are visually impaired or need additional assistance, contact us at 1-800-225-3108.
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Disclosures
- An individual becomes a member by joining our shared commitment to family, community and country, and by purchasing a WoodmenLife product.
WoodmenLife Extras are available to members. An individual becomes a member by joining our shared commitment to family, community and country, and by purchasing a WoodmenLife product. These extras are not contractual, are subject to change and have specific eligibility requirements.
Awards may be taxable to the recipient and are made payable to the lender/servicer of the student loan to pay on outstanding principal balance only (not to satisfy regular payment obligations)
Financial need is not a consideration. Previous WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship recipients are not eligible.
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