Atlas Education Fund

The Atlas Education Fund is a one-of-a-kind, faith-based financial aid program that offers low-interest loans to promising students, of all ages, worldwide, pursuing higher education.
Who we are

ATLAS EDUCATION FUND

For almost a decade, the Atlas Education Fund has provided low-interest loans to hundreds of deserving students, helping them finance the training they need to transform the world. The Atlas Education Fund is a one-of-a-kind, faith-based financial aid program that offers low-interest loans to promising students, of all ages, worldwide, pursuing higher education. 

ATLAS EDUCATION FUND

The Fund was created as a ministry of Sola Caritas Metropolitan Community church when its founder, Dr. Tim Rosenberger, challenged its board to meet the pressing need for this type of financial support in Cleveland, OH.

Applications and Forms

Applying for an Atlas Loan

Applications become available online on April 1st each year.

Eligibility

The applicant must be an active member of a religious body.

Eligible Entities

The loan program began by making loans to UFMCC members.

Faith/Service Leader Endorsement

A required part of the application process for first-time borrowers.

Loan Approval & Repayment Process

The Atlas Fund Loan Committee reviews each application.

Loan Signing Day

All first-time applicants meet with a committee member .

Automatic Payment Authorization

This form allows establishment of automatic debit payments.

Altas Education Fund History

In 2014, Sola Caritas Executive Director Tim Rosenberger challenged its board of directors to expand a recently piloted microgrant program for higher education.

Student Success

Sola Caritas, the Metropolitan Community Church of the Western Reserve, is proud of the lasting legacy made possible through its investment in talented students of all ages. 

Why Choose Us

Why Choose Atlas Education Fund

At Atlas Education Fund, our scholarship fund stands as a beacon of hope, embodying the values we hold dear as a faith community. When you choose to donate to our scholarship fund, you’re choosing to make a profound impact on the lives of young individuals who are not just seeking an education, but also striving to strengthen their faith and become positive contributors to our world.

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