A.W. "Winn" Brindle Memorial Education Loan

The A.W. "Winn" Brindle Memorial Education Loan Program was established in memory of A.W. "Winn" Brindle who was president of the Wards Cove Packing Company and Columbia Wards Fisheries. It is funded by private donations and contributions from fisheries in exchange for state tax credits. The funds provide educational loans to Alaska residents for full-time study in fisheries-related programs.

0% (0.59% APR)¹ in-school interest, 5% (5% APR)¹ fixed rate during repayment
No origination fee
No annual or lifetime loan limits
Up to 50% forgiveness benefits to qualifying borrowers

Eligibility

Must be an Alaska resident
Full-time enrollment in a vocational certificate or undergraduate or graduate degree program in a fisheries-related field of study

How to Apply

You can apply online or you can download an application. Before you apply for loan programs, we recommend you:

Discuss your financial aid options with your school.
Many schools offer different financial aid programs. Your school financial aid experts can advise you regarding which aid is suitable for you. Your school may also have specific criteria and deadlines, and you may miss out if you apply without first discussing your options with your school.
If you have any questions about the Winn Brindle Loan Program, call us toll free at
(907) 465-6741.

¹The APR assumes a principal loan amount of $8500, no origination fee, a freshman borrower, borrower remains in school for four years, and repayment term of 15 years. The APR does not include the effects of borrower benefits.