Study of academic research and data on 20,000 students from 182 countries shows the world-changing power of international education: 15x growth in household income for graduates in the U.S....
Getting ready for the fall 2025 semester? MPOWER Financing has a special promotion just for you! Submit your student loan application for the fall 2025 semester before December 31st,...
New relationship leverages the strengths of each organization to help promising students, from around the world, access world-class banking and financing products TORONTO, July 16, 2024: TD and MPOWER...
NerdWallet’s annual awards recognize MPOWER as one of the Top Student Loan Products Washington D.C., June 28, 2024 – MPOWER Financing has been named Best Student Loan for International...
The partnership will assist bright students from around the world navigate the challenges of the Canadian immigration system and successfully begin studying at a top Canadian university WASHINGTON, DC,...
Lomé, Togo, May 8, 2024 – Ecobank, the leading independent pan-African banking group with a presence in 35 African countries has partnered with MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm...
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as Structuring Agent and Joint Bookrunner on the first international student loan securitization by a U.S.-domiciled private student lending platform that unlocks access...
The award, which celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future, recognizes MPOWER Financing’s role in promoting access to education for talented students worldwide Washington, DC, April 24, 2024...
The strategic partnership aims to ensure that promising students from around the world have the greatest possible chance of securing an F-1 student visa WASHINGTON, DC, May 1, 2024:...
Roshan Bhandari graduates from Texas Tech University this spring, proud that he’s not only earning a master’s degree in industrial engineering in the U. S., but also that he...
The partnership aims to create employment pathways for talented students from around the world WASHINGTON, D.C., April 12, 2024: MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider...
Rajput’s experience as a CFO, M&A banker, management consultant, fintech VC, and board member will help MPOWER continue to scale volumes, systems, and processes. Outgoing CFO Rob Partlow is...
Study surveyed students from 163 countries and analyzed the broad societal benefits of international education WASHINGTON, D.C., December 5, 2023 – MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the...
Debt financing from Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Värde Partners fuel MPOWER’s growing international student loan portfolio. WASHINGTON, D.C., NOVEMBER 6, 2023 – MPOWER Financing (“MPOWER”), a mission-driven fintech...
SaaS and FinTech veteran to expand and enhance MPOWER’s world-class customer operations teams. WASHINGTON, D.C. & BENGALURU, INDIA – MPOWER Financing (“MPOWER”), a mission-driven fintech firm and...
This milestone reflects MPOWER’s continued commitment to socio-economic mobility for bright minds across the globe WASHINGTON, DC – August 15, 2023 – MPOWER Financing (“MPOWER”), a mission-driven fintech firm...
Former Citi, SoFi Executive to build on MPOWER’s continued exponential growth WASHINGTON, D.C., August 8, 2023 — MPOWER Financing (“MPOWER”), a mission-driven fintech firm and leading provider of non-cosigned loans to...
Global Citizens Fund is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for international, DACA, and refugee students WASHINGTON, DC – – MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and a leading provider...
WASHINGTON, DC – MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and a leading provider of non-cosigned loans to promising students from around the world, announced that it recently closed a...
Great Place To Work Certification recognizes MPOWER’s commitment to fostering an innovative, results-oriented, and inclusive workplace Bengaluru, 15th March 2023 – MPOWER Financing, the leading provider of scholarships and...
NerdWallet’s Annual Awards that Help Consumers Make Smart Financial Decisions Recognizes MPOWER as the Top Student Loan Provider for International Students Washington D.C., February 14, 2023 — NerdWallet, Inc....
The two leading student financing and talent mobility companies commit to supporting students’ career readiness and job placement after graduation 23 January 2023 – MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech...
The two leading international education companies are committed to supporting students from around the world in pursuing high-quality education abroad January, 2023 – MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm...
Chinese citizens are more frequently considering studying abroad to level-up their professional prospects. These students have traditionally taken advantage of international study, and represent nearly 40% of all foreign...
MPOWER’s 2022 Social Impact Report found that 91% of surveyed international students state the availability of an educational loan was instrumental for studying abroad. MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech...
This is the second of our 9-part product introduction series. Each month, we’ll walk you through the critical parts of our Student Guide. This month’s blog will teach you...
Scholarships will be awarded to promising refugee and international students in the U.S. and Canada MPOWER Financing, the leading provider of education loans to promising students worldwide, announced today...
The distinguished capital markets expert joins the innovative fintech firm as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to...
Christopher Zaki joins innovative student loan provider as Head of Capital Markets to support continued growth. WASHINGTON, D.C., May 12, 2022: MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the...
International Student Financing to Reach 400+ Across the U.S. and Canada MPOWER Financing Expands International Student Financing to Reach 400+ Universities Across the U.S. and Canada The innovative fintech...
As a public benefit corporation, MPOWER is always striving to make our business an engine for positive change. That’s why we launched the MPOWER MBA Scholarship – to help...
MPOWER established the Women in STEM Scholarship to celebrate women across the globe contributing to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Now in its third year, the...
Spring is here, and we’re happy to announce the winners for the first rounds of our 2022 Global Citizen Scholarship! We read a diverse group of essays submitted by...
Grant program will offer support for education and professional development WASHINGTON, D.C., March 15, 2022 — MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to...
Gabriel Bustamante Joins the Innovative Student Loan Provider as Executive Vice President. Washington, D.C., March 8, 2022: MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to...
WASHINGTON DC, December 14, 2021 – MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to high-promise international students in the United States and Canada, has partnered...
MPOWER Financing launches international student loan refi product Washington DC, November 17, 2021: MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to high-promise international and DACA students,...
Student Feedback Leads to Increased Financial Support at Over 350 Universities in the U.S. and Canada Washington DC, October 26, 2021: MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of...
You can now borrow up to $100,000 from MPOWER to study at over 350 universities in the U.S. and Canada Dear Students, Listening to your feedback has always been...
MPOWER Financing is proud to continue our Women in STEM Scholarship Program, which first launched two years ago. We were excited when our first round received almost 300 applications,...
MPOWER Financing is excited to announce the winners of our Global Citizen Scholarship! Our first cycle of 2021 ended July 21st, and our scholarship committee reviewed over 4,600 applications...
The funding will fuel the company’s mission to make education accessible to high-promise international students...
The Partnership Will Provide More Education Financing Solutions to International and DACA Students WASHINGTON DC, April 20, 2021 — MPOWER Financing, an innovative fintech platform and the leading provider...
MPOWER Financing is excited to announce the winners of our Global Citizen Scholarship! Our Fall 2020 cycle ended December 31st, and our scholarship committee reviewed over 1,700 eligible applications...
Funds will support platform automation and team growth as MPOWER finances thousands of additional international and DACA students at over 350 universities across North America...
MPOWER Financing is proud to continue our Women in STEM Scholarship Program, which first launched two years ago. We were excited when our first round received almost 300 applications,...
Funds will support platform automation and team growth as MPOWER finances thousands of additional international and DACA students at over 350 universities across North America...
The innovative and impact-minded fintech firm added industry experts in consumer finance & education, as well as impact investing and corporate strategy, to its Board....
Funds to support MPOWER’s new Refinancing program and further scale work with international and DACA students at universities in North America WASHINGTON DC, June 8, 2020 — MPOWER Financing,...
Universities and students across the world have scrambled to adjust to the complex circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this stressful and unprecedented time, MPOWER wanted to...
MPOWER Financing and InternationalStudent.com are excited to announce the winners of their Central America Scholarship Program! This scholarship stems from a passion to support hard-working and talented students from...
Introducing the Best U.S. Universities for International Students! As a student lender, we care greatly about the outcome of your education, after all — we want you to be...
MPOWER Financing is proud to continue our Women in STEM Scholarship Program, which first launched last February. For the cycle ending on November 15th, 2019, we awarded three scholarships:...
MPOWER Financing is excited to announce the winners for our Global Citizen Scholarship! Our Fall 2019 cycle ended November 15th, and our scholarship committee reviewed 497 eligible applications from...
For MPOWER Financing’s Women in STEM Scholarship Program, we asked applicants to write an essay answering the question “What are the biggest barriers facing women and girls pursuing education...
The innovative and impact-minded fintech firm added industry experts in consumer finance & education, as well as impact investing and corporate strategy, to its Board....
Our winners include a trailblazing Pakistani woman singing a selection from a classic American musical, a Tunisian shepherd-turned-filmmaker, and an Indian photojournalist documenting Washington D.C.’s homeless community....
MPOWER is therefore thrilled to support Malala Fund, a pioneer in the movement to break down barriers to girls’ secondary education. For every loan closed and funded between now...
MPOWER Financing is proud to announce the scholarship winners for our Global Citizen program! For the cycle ending July 15th, 2019, our scholarship committee reviewed 788 eligible applications, from...
MPOWER Financing launched our Women in STEM Scholarship Program back in February, and we were overwhelmed by the quality of applicants for our first round! That’s why we expanded...
An Impact-Investing Success Story: Goldman Sachs-Backed Fintech Fuels Double Bottom Line by Investing in International Students. No-Cosigner Loans Drive Campus Diversity and Gender Equity....
BENGALURU, INDIA, August 30, 2019 – Ashwini Kumar, an executive with extensive experience in strategy, loan operations, and business development, has been appointed as General Manager and Head of...
The innovative fintech firm is using the new funds to finance top international and DACA students at premier universities in the U.S. and Canada. ...
MPOWER Financing got amazing interns in the D.C. office this June. Thank you to all the talent joining MPOWER, which makes the team even more powerful! Every single intern...
MPOWER Financing y La Unidad Latina Foundation (LULF) se complacen en anunciar a los ganadores de sus becas financiadas y administradas conjuntamente para estudiantes de América Latina y estudiantes...
MPOWER Financing and La Unidad Latina Foundation (LULF) are excited to announce the winners of their scholarships for Latin American and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students. Born...
The innovative fintech firm uses big data analytics and artificial intelligence to offer scholarships and no-cosigner loans for international students in the U.S. and Canada. WASHINGTON, D.C., July 16,...
In March, MPOWER Financing celebrated its expansion to support 25 of the top nursing schools in the U.S. by launching the MPOWER Nursing Scholarship Program. We’re very excited to...
On the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, MPOWER Financing launched our new Women in STEM Scholarship Program. We designed this scholarship program to focus on...
MPOWER’s signature scholarship program, the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship, awards up to $5,000 to international students at schools we support....
Happy International Women’s Day! This year’s campaign, #BalanceforBetter, focuses on celebrating women’s achievements while calling for a more gender-balanced world. At MPOWER, we can think of no better way to...
MPOWER Financing is excited to launch its Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Scholarship Program today, and honor the United Nation’s International Day of Women and Girls...
Social impact has always been part of MPOWER Financing’s DNA. We’ve been a certified B (social benefit) corporation from day one, and our core product – an education loan...
Social impact firms team up to tackle higher education costs in two underserved communities....
Organizaciones de impacto social se juntan para poder abordar los altos costos de la educación superior en 2 comunidades desatendidas....
We are proud to announce that MPOWER Financing's loan product has been named the Top International Student Loan for 2019 by NerdWallet, with 5 out of 5 stars!...
MPOWER Financing is now expanding its merit-based loans to high-promise international students in Canada....
Fundraise to fuel MPOWER’s 3X YoY growth and $1B in loan requests to date WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2018 — MPOWER Financing, an innovative fintech company...
Maureen Klovers, an executive with over a decade of experience in government, financial services, higher ed and social impact, has been appointed to the new post of director of...
MPOWER Financing has introduced three new programs to help students finance their education and succeed in their post-graduation job pursuits. These programs – a Global Citizen Scholarship program, career...
Students on every campus run the risk of not being able to re-enroll for fall classes due to past-due balances. For graduates, an outstanding balance may prevent a student...
Kin Chung, a financial services executive with over 20 years of experience in risk management and credit analytics at leading firms in the credit card, mortgage and commercial insurance...
Here at MPOWER, we’re more than just a private student loan lender. Whether you’re from Admissions, Financial Aid, Bursar, the International Student Office, or elsewhere, we’re here for you....
MPOWER Financing’s summer interns, who are current international students from around the globe, including India, China, Ghana and Singapore, drew from their personal experiences and collaborated to create the...
Meet our nine summer interns! ...
Parimala Pakalapati assumes new position at rapidly expanding fintech company and student loan provider WASHINGTON, D.C., July 16, 2018 – Parimala Pakalapati, a financial technology executive with more than...
MPOWER Financing introduces streamlined student loan application process WASHINGTON, D.C., July 11, 2018 – MPOWER Financing (www.mpowerfinancing.com), an innovative fintech company and provider of educational loans to high-promise international...
We are proud to announce that MPOWER’s Vice President of Business Operations, Lana Bronipolsky, has been selected as a finalist in the Small Business/Entrepreneur category for the 19th Annual...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — MPOWER Financing, a public benefit corporation focused on removing financial barriers to higher education in the U.S., has appointed Lutz Braum as its...
A growing number of international students in the U.S. and Canada When I first arrived in the U.S. for college, in 1999, I was one of roughly half a...
Nelnet to Provide World-Class Servicing Platform and Customer Service to Support MPOWER Financing’s Exponential Loan Growth WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — MPOWER Financing (www.mpowerfinancing.com), an innovative fintech company...
Co-Founder Mike Davis Takes on Chief Investment Officer Role WASHINGTON, D.C. and NEW YORK, August 14, 2017 – MPOWER Financing (www.mpowerfinancing.com), an innovative fintech company and provider of educational...
It’s a simple enough question, and anyone envisioning oneself in that prized, pressure-cooker-of-a-position has probably thought about the education, skill set, experience and determination necessary to bring to the...
Public Benefit Corporation Joins with Wisconsin-based Bank that Has Funded More Than $1 Billion in Educational Loans Expands University Partner Roster to 223 WASHINGTON, D.C., July 24, 2017—MPOWER Financing,...
Will Oversee Operations in the Region, including Business Development and Capital Sourcing WASHINGTON, D.C., June 22, 2017 — MPOWER Financing (www.mpowerfinancing.com) an innovative FinTech company and provider of educational...
Pact with Cross-Border Consumer Reporting Agency Makes MPOWER Financing the First Student Loan Company to Analyze both U.S. and Home Country Credit Reports WASHINGTON, D.C., June 12, 2017 —...
Higher Education Veteran Brings Deep Experience in University Administration and Student Support Sides of the Market WASHINGTON, D.C., May 31, 2017— MPOWER Financing, a public benefit corporation whose...
Originally published on March 22, 2017 by Villiage Captial on Medium.com. In March of 2014, I left my stable-income job as a management consultant in Washington, DC to start...
VARIV Capital and Chilango Ventures Partner with Innovative Student Loan Provider to Expand Higher Education Opportunities for Latin American Students WASHINGTON, D.C., March 22, 2017 – VARIV Capital, one...
One idea. Two people. Three years in the making. Long before we had a thriving business, multiple offices, or even employees, we had passion, drive, and most importantly, a...
In a nutshell: President Trump’s executive order restricting visas / U.S. entry for nationals of seven countries was signed on January 27 and was stopped a week later. Though...
November 3, 2016 ― Washington, DC ― MPOWER Financing today announced that it has exceeded $100 million in loan application volume, offering thousands of high-potential students a way to...
MPOWER Financing today announced that it has secured $6M in its Series A equity round, led by Zephyr Peacock India Fund III and followed by several other institutional...
MPOWER Financing announced today a partnership with personal finance resource NerdWallet, granting its borrowers access to licensed content from NerdWallet Wire. October 06, 2016 ― Washington, DC...
The MPOWER Financing team continues to grow with the hiring of Alonso Garza as the new Chief Investment Officer. This executive hire adds to MPOWER’s leadership team, signaling...
September 20, 2016 ― Philadelphia ― In a discussion paper issued today, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Payment Cards Center (PCC) features MPOWER Financing and explores the company’s...
August 5, 2016 ― Washington, DC ― MPOWER Financing today announced that it is partnering with FUTR Corporation to provide superior loan servicing and support to MPOWER borrowers. FUTR’s...
MPOWER Financing is pleased to formally announce the addition of Renee Suryan to its team. With more than 20 years of experience in student lending, including 10 years...
MPOWER Financing announced its support of a new rule that allows international STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) students to apply for a longer period to work in...
MPOWER, a public benefit corporation and start-up lender, and Flywire, a leading provider of cross-border payment solutions, announced today at the 2016 Arizona State University (ASU) GSV Summit that...
MPOWER Financing today announced a partnership with USA Funds® to offer an award-winning online financial literacy and student success program to student loan recipients. February 18,...
February 16, 2016 ― Washington, DC ― MPOWER Financing today announced a strategic partnership with online financial advisor WiseBanyan, offering WiseBanyan accounts to all of its qualified student borrowers....
MPOWER Financing announced today that its innovative private student loan program for underserved domestic and international students is powered by Cology, LLC, a leading technology provider for the...
January 18, 2017 ― Washington, DC ― MPOWER today announced further growth in its leadership team with the addition of industry veteran Shasha Geng as Vice President of Financial...
Originally found at: https://issuu.com/washingtonlife/docs/wl1115_digital/41?e=0 The entrepreneurs who are making waves, affecting communities and simplifying our lives. The individuals on the following pages have inspired us with their innovative thinking....
Originally found at: https://technical.ly/dc/2015/11/09/mpower-financing-shares-big-dreams/ The young company wants to help more students make it through college by offering loans for high-potential students left out of traditional financing. As CEO...
Originally found at: https://tsys.com/ngenuity-journal/rising-from-the-ashes-how-the-credit-industry-transformed-post-crash.cfm A revolution in lending and credit analysis October 27, 2015 | by Sanjib Kalita The financial crisis of 2008 shattered institutions that were the bedrock...
Recently, MPOWER was featured in leading newspapers across India, detailing our mission and efforts to finance college students from all over the world. We are ecstatic about the coverage...
Education Loan for US studies in less than 5 minutes Indore (RNN). “Dreams of studying abroad can be fulfilled within a mere 5 minutes. Students don’t need to put...
We at MPOWER believe that your education is a worthy investment, and one that should be made wisely. When choosing an undergraduate or graduate program, many people use college...
AT MPOWER, we know that affording college is only one of many obstacles faced by students who want to further their education. Recently, we sent one of our MPOWER...
Attending an American university can be the best decision for your career, but finding ways to pay for school can be challenging. MPOWER is solving this problem by helping...
Everyone who works at MPOWER has a personal connection to our mission. What drives us every day is ensuring that smart, driven, and ambitious students have all the help...
MPOWER Financing is one of our personal heroes here at Village Capital. The company teamed up with Village Capital just weeks after its initial founding last year, and was...
Originally found at: https://athletes-usa.com/blog/student-athlete-loans/ MPOWER works with investors and universities to lend to high-potential students who are left out by traditional banks. In addition to providing students with access...
TOTAL OF $100,000 AWARDED TO MPOWER FINANCING AND PEAR DECK FOR EDTECH BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Selected by peers as top ventures that address challenges in education through technology WASHINGTON, DC...
Manu Smadja pitching at 1776dc Challenge cup event in October of 2014...
Originally found at: https://www.1776.vc/insights/member-spotlight-mpowers-manu-smadja-removes-financial-barriers-in-education/ MPOWER stays ahead of the game. The company proposes a radically new way of funding college education by partnering with universities, pooling investments from private...
Originally found at: https://money.cnn.com/2014/10/07/smallbusiness/dc-startups/index.html Let’s start with the good news: Washington, D.C., has one of the highest concentrations of graduate degrees in the country. It’s a place full of...
Originally found at: https://www.cfsinnovation.com/Blog-Posts/October-2014/If-I-Did-it-Again-Lessons-from-Starting-a-FinTech Last week in Chicago, the Financial Solutions Lab hosted a fintech-focused networking event that explored real world lessons in starting a fintech company from folks who’ve...
Workshop #3 – this one was FOR THE MONEY. Seriously, This is where the Village Capital Fin Tech accelerator differentiates from the other accelerators. The winner (because, who are...
Wow – workshop #2 of the Village Capital Fin Tech accelerator just wrapped up — so much learning, so much MORE to do. We opened up the first day...
Over 50% of college students face a decision point in their college career. Sadly, this one is not an exciting decision – which job offer to take or where...
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