Financial Aid for Individuals

Achieving an educational goal could change your life, opening or expanding a path to a challenging and highly rewarding career. This could be one of the best investments you will ever make because you are investing in yourself and your future. Obtaining financing and  funding for your future career is a critical part of the educational process. New Horizons of Knoxville can help you obtain the educational funding you need for technical training.

Educational Loan Programs. These are special financing programs designed specifically for career training. They provide funds for tuition, books, lab fees and testing. Most of these programs offer a delayed repayment (deferment) option, meaning that you don't have to start making monthly payments until you've completed the training course. New Horizons offers loan options from a variety of different leading institutions such as Wells Fargo, Sallie Mae and Key Bank. Complete preliminary loan application [Word format] to begin the process.

You Need an Education Sponsor. 85% of all student need a a co-borrower to secure an education loan. You will need to involve someone among your spouse/family/friends who wants to see you succeed and help you achieve your education and career goals. An Education Sponsor would be a co-borrower on your financial loan application and essentially applies their credit rating towards your financial aid status. As you begin looking at educational options and programs, it is critical that you involve your Education Sponsor from the beginning. Your sponsor will be much more likely to support your educational investment if they have visited the school and spoken directly to school officials along with you. Do I really need an Education Sponsor?

Employer Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement. If you are currently employed, check with your employer to see if they offer any kind of tuition assistance or reimbursement programs. This could be a great source of financing, but be sure to check on any penalties or on-going employment demands.

GI-Bill/VA Education Benefits. New Horizons of Knoxville military students are able to use their VA Education GI-Bill Benefits on a number of different approved programs. Please contact an Education Consultant for more information on any of these programs and to discuss your specific benefits and education goals.

Contact your New Horizons Education Consultant for help you decide which financing program is available for you.

NEW HORIZONS IS NOT A FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND IS NOT A LENDING INSTITUTION. YOU SHOULD CONSIDER CONSULTING AN INDEPENDENT ADVISOR WHEN MAKING ANY FINANCIAL LOAN DECISIONS.