Coding Certificate Students Information and Links

FORE Merit Scholarships and Loans

Students enrolled in Coding Certificate Programs are not eligible for FORE merit scholarships. However, loans are avialble to AHIMA student members enrolled in a coding specialist program affiliated with a regionally accredited college or university.

FORE Loan Application

Other Scholarships, Grants & Loans

The following organizations may also offer scholarships, grants and/or loans for coding certificate students.  Please check back often, as this web page will be updated with any new funding information as it is provided to AHIMA.

SallieMae Financial: 

https://www.slmfinancial.com or (888) 272-5543

District of Columbia HIMA (DCHIMA) Sarah Plumb Frederick Memorial Scholarship Fund: 

http://www.dchima.org/services/scholar.html

Academic Funding Group (AFG):

http://www.academicfundinggroup.com/loans/AFG_loan.html or (877) 740-9334

The AFG Loan Program is a supplemental alternative loan for students attending eligible two year schools, technical colleges and career schools.  The AFGpathway Loan can also be used to help pay for the cost of Continuing Education classes, Certificate Programs, Certification classes and Technical Training Programs at eligible AFGpathway schools.

* AHIMA/FORE is NOT affiliated with any of the above providers or companies. The above information and links are a tool to help students find funding options and are in no way endorsed or guaranteed by FORE or AHIMA. Please note that these links may not provide a solution for every student.

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