We believe in the power of developing new skill sets and preparing people for in-demand career fields. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Core Education Foundation helps non-traditional and under-represented students finance their workforce and skill set certificate tuition. The Bridge to Prosperity is a unique student loan program with very flexible repayment schedules to help remove one of the biggest obstacles standing between a student and a new career path.
A unique student loan program with flexible
repayment schedules
Many students are faced with the difficult choice: to pursue or postpone further education. They want to earn a credential that will allow them to advance or change careers, but even a low-cost certificate may be financially out of reach for people without large savings or high credit scores. Many employers are willing to hire for skills instead of degrees and even provide tuition reimbursements. But a barrier remains for people who are unable to pay for a $3,000 to $12,000 certificate up front. That is why the Bridge to Prosperity was created.
We work with students directly. > 95% of donations go to students. We also work with corporations not only to hire, but to reimburse students for their education. With the Bridge to Prosperity, students win.
Bridge to Prosperity provides students with a unique student loan with flexible payments made over 24 months. We also promote students to employers that have the option to hire and reimburse them for their hard work. This approach creates an evergreen fund for current and future participants.
Please click the Loan Inquiry button above or at the bottom of the page to fill out the inquiry form. We’ll notify you when we begin taking applications.
You have the option to earn a workforce and career development certificate at institutions that participate in the Bridge to Prosperity Program. Currently, they include: AdventHealth University, Anderson University, Andrews University, Cornish College of the Arts, Goddard College, Greensboro College, Hilbert College, Houghton University, Pacific Union College, Regis College, Southern Adventist University, St. Ambrose University, St. Norbert College, Tiffin University, Union College, University of Olivet, Walla Walla University, and Washington Adventist University.
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