Swope Loan
The H. Gladys Swope Loan Program offers students assistance in the costs of education while attending college. It is sponsored by the Student Center Foundation.
The H. Gladys Swope Educational Assistance Fund (The Fund), administered by the Student Center Foundation, offers student loans to any active and earnest student of Christian Science attending or about to attend:
- Any public or private college located in Wisconsin
- Any state technical college located in Wisconsin.
- Principia College and other accredited colleges in the United States, provided that the student was a Wisconsin resident immediately prior to attending college.
Students may apply for one loan of up to $6,000 per year, with a maximum of $30,000 outstanding. Loans are issued with an interest rate one half of the prevailing rate at the time the loan is granted. Interest starts to accrue 6 months after graduation or the student discontinues their education. Monthly loan repayment must start within 6 months of graduation or leaving school. Full repayment is required within 6 years.